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May 2014 Unpublished Writers Writing Contests!

01 Thursday May 2014

Posted by Kara R. Hunt in Faith & You, Fiction, News & Updates, Non-Fiction, Writing Christian Fiction, Writing Inspirational Fiction

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Run to your typewriter and tap out the remaining sentences on that manuscript you’ve been working on! There are still a few writing contests who have deadlines that fall later in the spring, so let those fingers fly and submit your MS before it’s too late.

Here are a few of the writing contests available to unpublished writers for the month of May:

2014 Unpublished Maggie Awards
The Maggie Award for Excellence has been given out by Georgia Romance Writers for over three decades. It is a highly respected award in the writing community.

Have the first few chapters and synopsis of your manuscript judged and critiqued by three published authors. The Finalists – top five – of each category will be sent out to an editor for final judgment.

Deadline: June 10, 2014 by 10 p.m. (EDT)

Categories and Final Round Judges for Unpublished Maggies:

Single Title Romance
Esi Sogah
Senior Editor, Kensington Publishing

Contemporary Series Romance
Megan Long
Associate Editor, Harlequin Superromance

Inspirational Romance
Raela Schoenherr
Editor, Bethany House

Historical Romance
Katherine Pelz
Assistant Editor, Berkley

Paranormal Romance
Lauren McKenna
Executive Editor of Galley/Pocket
Editorial Director Pocket Star

Young Adult
Holly Ingraham
Associate Editor, St. Martin’s

Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
Ellen Edwards
Executive Editor, NAL/Penguin

For additional information about the 2014 Unpublished Maggies Awards or instructions on how to enter your manuscript, click here.

FAITHWRITERS PAGE TURNER WRITING CONTEST
FaithWriters.com, Finesse Writing and Editing Service, and Breath of Fresh Air Press are pleased to announce the eighth annual Page Turner Writing Contest—and this year it’s for all the non-fiction writers.

If you are a member of the FaithWriters Platinum 500, you are invited to enter this very special contest created just for you. If you are not yet a member, this is the perfect reason to join FaithWriters.

So, if you’ve got a half-written manuscript gathering dust in the bottom of your wardrobe, or have had an idea for a desperately needed non-fiction book brewing in the back of your mind for years, this contest is just the spur you need to get writing and polishing—and we will even give you to the end of October to do it.

All you need to do is write the first chapter, together with a basic book proposal/overview of the planned book, and then submit it for the 2014 Page Turner Writing Contest.

One entry will be chosen as the FaithWriters Page Turner Champion for the year, with the author receiving:

1. A fabulous cash prize of $800;
2. Free editing of their manuscript (up to 300 double spaced pages);
3. Free publicity and marketing of their book on all FaithWriters’ sites for twelve months following publication;
4. A special Page Turner Champion award plaque.
5. Consideration for publication of winning manuscript by new Christian publisher, Breath of Fresh Air Press (publisher of the new line of Mixed Blessings books).
6. Free conference registration for the 2015 US FaithWriters Conference (see terms and conditions).

Two runners-up will also receive FaithWriters Page Turner Highly Commended award plaques and the offer of half price editing for their manuscript. They will also receive free registration for the 2015 US FaithWriters Conference (see terms and conditions).

Brief feedback, based on the judges’ notes and a general assessment by Deb Porter (Finesse Writing and Editing Service and Breath of Fresh Air Press), will be available to entrants after the contest is concluded. However, this feedback will only be provided at the entrant’s request, which should be noted in the synopsis.

Deadline: October 2014

For additional information about the FAITHWRITERS PAGE TURNER WRITING CONTEST, or to enter your manuscript, click here.

Aspiring Authors Writers Contest

Are you called to share your faith?

Share God’s message by entering the Aspiring Authors Writing Contest.

WestBow Press and The Parable Group are asking writers to send in their manuscript for this year’s Aspiring Authors Writing Contest. Entrants have the chance to win a free publishing package from WestBow Press and free marketing from The Parable Group.

WestBow Press and The Parable Group are honored to give Christian writers the ability to inspire readers around the world. God calls us to share His message and to encourage others. Help others hear God’s voice by publishing your Christian book.

Writers of previously unpublished, full-length books are eligible to enter. The deadline for entry is May 31, 2014.

For additional information about the Aspiring Authors Writers Contest, or to enter your manuscript, click here.
Deadline: May 31, 2014

Stay tuned! More contests and writing opportunities will be posted as we get them!
~ Kara Hunt

Upcoming ACFW Contests!

30 Monday Dec 2013

Posted by Kara R. Hunt in Fiction, News & Updates, Writing Christian Fiction, Writing Inspirational Fiction

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Hello Fiction with Faithers!

Below are notes from the coordinators of the Carol Awards (a contest for published authors) and the Genesis Contest (a contest for unpublished writers).

If you have questions about these contests, please contact the appropriate contest coordinator below.

THE CAROL AWARDS:

Did you have a novel or novella traditional published by one of ACFW’s Recognized Publishers in 2013? On January 2, 2014, ACFW’s Carol Award program opens to honor the best of Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year. Entry deadline is March 15th, so don’t delay getting your book entered. Check out the guidelines and criteria and take advantage of this opportunity to have your novel noticed by readers and the publishing industry. Complete details here: http://www.acfw.com/carol

Casey Herringshaw
ACFW Carol Awards Coordinator
carolawards@acfw.com

THE GENESIS CONTEST:

Will you hit the road running in 2014 in regard to your writing? On January 2, 2014, ACFW’s Genesis Contest is open for entries. If you have a completed manuscript for an unpublished novel or novella that meets the criteria explained on the Genesis pages of the ACFW website—or if you will have it completed before the entry cutoff date of March 15, 2014—make plans now to:

1. Study the criteria, guidelines, and formatting instructions for the Genesis Contest http://www.acfw.com/genesis.

2. Devote yourself to getting your manuscript and synopsis in the best form possible.

3. Conquer any hesitation. The experience of submitting to the Genesis Contest is itself an education, in addition to value feedback from contest judges committed to helping you advance in your career as a Christian fiction author.

Dozens of former Genesis finalists and winners view the Genesis experience as a vital part of their journey to publication. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow and to discover if your story resonates with readers.

Important information about the Genesis is available on the Genesis pages of the website. http://www.acfw.com/genesis

Blessings,

Pam Meyers
Genesis Head Coordinator
genesis@acfw.com

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