Launch Pad contest for unpublished novelists
deadlines vary by category: historical fiction is May 10, 2012, suspense/crime/mystery/thriller is June 10, contemporary fiction/women’s fiction is July 10, middle grade, YA fiction is August 10, contemporary romance is September 10, Speculative is October 10. entry fee is $35; details HERE:
http://www.novelrocket.com/p/launch-pad-contest.html
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FREE contest – Children’s picture books and fiction book manuscripts wanted
Sleepytown Press is holding a FREE contest with two grand prizes, one for a children’s picture book and one for fiction. Deadline is February 14, 2012. Read guidelines carefully before submitting to them! Details HERE:
Publisher seeking children’s book ideas
Phoenix Books is look for picture books, fiction, nonfiction and poetry for kids 3 and up. All genres for all ages. Learn more here:
FREE contest for children’s book manuscripts
The Times/Chicken House
Open to writers anywhere in the world; DEADLINE is 10/29/2010; prize is an advance of 10,000 pounds; 80,000 words max; limited to one entry per person; read the guidelines and how to submit HERE:
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article7076052.ece
Leapfrog 2010 Fiction Book Contest
Deadline May 1; each category winner gets book contract and advance; some cash prizes too; entry fees:
$30 adult literary fiction (novellas, lit novels, short story collections) – minimum of 22,000 words
$20 children’s fiction (YA and middle-grade novels) – min. 20,000 words
Entry and info HERE: www.leapfrogpress.com
10 QUESTIONS FOR…Leah Beth Evans, author & high school freshman!
Author Interview Leah Beth Evans
My name is Leah Beth Evans and I’m a freshman at Valley View High School. I live in the town of Peckville located in the state of PA.I enjoy composing songs and literature.I have one published book,a childrens book, called “A Different Kind of Hero”.
1. Tell us about your latest book.
My latest published book,“A Different Kind of Hero”, is a fictional children’s book about a Monkey who seeks out his special talent or prowess.
2. How did you get started as a writer?
Ever since I was young,I would write short story’s or poems. In fourth grade though, I was “influenced” by a nonfictional story I had read in class all about the rainforest.Soon after,I wrote “A Different Kind of Hero”.
3. What does a typical day look like for you?
My typical day consists of attending school,studying,writing,practicing the piano,and occasionally socializing with friends.
4. Describe your workspace.
I have a variety of workplaces.My computer desk,my kitchen table,and my bedroom.
5. Favorite books
My favorite books consist of “The Twilight Series”,”the Diary of Ann Frank”,”Flowers for Algernon,and “Little Women.”
6. Tell us 3 interesting/crazy things about you
I am capable of writing with both hands, sometimes I sleep on the opposite end of my bed (helps me sleep better),I not only have a love for writing but also music/theatre.
7. Favorite quote
I find all quotes to be special and creative and generally do not favor one over the other.
8. Best and worst part of being a writer
The best part of being a writer is getting to fill just a simple sheet of paper with your own thoughts and feelings.The worst part of being a writer is being given a limit to writing. As a writer, I do not enjoy writing essays that have a limit of “At least 5 paragraphs” or “No more than 3 pages”. As a writer, I believe that one should have the freedom of writing as much or as little as wanted. I believe a story should be written until the author feels it is complete,not when you are at your limit (3 pages or 5 paragraphs).
9. Advice for other writers
Write what you feel and love creating. Writing is beautiful and should be enjoyed and appreciated.
10. Tell us a story about your writing experience.
When I started seventh grade my parents got my book published. It was an unforgetable day. One of my goals had been “achieved” and one of my dreams “come true”.
Where can people buy your book?
My book can be published at Amazon.com, Borders(online store),Barnes n’ Noble(online store),and Target.com. Also, fans can follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/theatregirl2
Thank you for this oppertunity,
Leah Beth Evans
FREE! Big contest for first Young Adult (YA) novel
Submit between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31; $1,500 cash prize + $7,500 advance; 100-244 pages
(BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN to the YA novel section. The middle grade novel deadline has already passed.)
Wendy Burt-Thomas, full-time freelance writer
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Wendy Burt-Thomas is the author of:
• “Oh, Solo Mia! The Hip Chick’s Guide to Fun for One” (2001, McGraw-Hill)
• “Work It, Girl! 101 Tips for the Hip Working Chick” (2003, McGraw-Hill)
• “The Writer’s Digest Guide to Query Letters” (Dec. 2008, Writer’s Digest Books)
• “The Everything Creative Writing Book” (June 2010, Adams Media)
Other credentials include more than 1,000 published articles, short stories, essays, reviews, poems and greeting cards. She taught “Breaking Into Freelance Writing for eight years and has worked as an editor, columnist, writer and PR specialist.
Wendy lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, two kids and two black labs. She is a full-time freelance writer, editor and PR consultant.
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Ask Wendy – All things writing!- De-Framing the Frame – FREE writing contest May 31, 2012$3,000 prize; create collage of text and image; must be uploaded to YouTube; details HERE: http://www.murderedtheweb.com/contest.htmlaskwendy
- Neil Postman Award for Metaphor (FREE writing contest) May 30, 2012rolling deadline; winner gets $500; details HERE: www.rattle.comaskwendy
- 2012 Rattle Poetry Prize (writing contest) May 29, 2012$5,000 prize; 10 finalists also get $100 each; details HERE: www.rattle.comaskwendy
- Autumn House book-length poetry, fiction and nonfiction contests May 28, 2012all categories have a June 30, 2012 deadline; winners get $1,000 advance and $1,500 travel grants; $30 entry fee per book; details HERE: www.autumnhouse.orgaskwendy
- 2012 Guy Owen Poetry Prize contest May 26, 2012June 15, 2012 deadline; submit 3-5 poems with $20 entry fee (includes 1-year subscription to Southern Poetry Review); $1,000 prize; details HERE: www.southernpoetryreview.orgaskwendy
- Lots of free contests May 25, 2012FanStory.com has more than 50 new contests every month. Contests are free to paid members and have cash prizes. Some upcoming contests: 5-7-9 poetry contest – May 31 deadline Horror Story writing contest – June 6 Faith Poetry Contest – June 13 Free Verse Poetry Contest – June 19askwendy
- Wabash Prize for Nonfiction May 24, 2012entry fee is $15; deadline November 1, 2012; $1,000 prize plus publication; 7,500 words max; details HERE: www.sycamorereview.com/contest/askwendy
- Southern Sin Essay Contest May 23, 20124,000 words max; prize is $5,000; deadline is July 31, 2012; entry fee is $20; details HERE: http://www.creativenonfiction.org/thejournal/submittocnf.htm#southernsinaskwendy
- Seeking submissions on PARENTHOOD for Chicken Soup book May 22, 2012From ChickenSoup.com: They always say it’s the best job and the worst job. But basically it’s the best! We are looking for your stories about parenting – the hard work, the joy, the unconditional love, the funny times and the occasional sad ones too. Whether you’re a new parent of one or an “experienced” parent [...]askwendy
- Chicken Soup call-out: Advice for making changes May 21, 2012From the Chicken Soup website: Have you ever read a Chicken Soup for the Soul story that had a wonderful nugget of advice in it that made a difference in your life? We are looking for stories that contain great pieces of advice, whether they are little things that improve our everyday lives, or major [...]askwendy
- De-Framing the Frame – FREE writing contest May 31, 2012
