The Big Apple Contest
    Entry Form

    Please read the contest guidelines carefully. Submit this form with your entry and entry fee(s) of $25 for RWA/NYC members, $40 non-Chapter members. A separate entry form and fee must accompany each submission.
    Max file size: 20MB
    CONTESTANT’S AGREEMENT 
    I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I am the author of this entry, along with any co-author(s) listed above. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules of the "The Big Apple" Contest. I further understand and agree that any question regarding the interpretation of the rules or any others matters relating to the Contest will be decided by the Contest Coordinator(s), and I agree to accept and abide by their decision. I understand that manuscript judging is a subjective process, and I agree to accept and abide by the decision of the judges and/or coordinators. I understand that ideas and titles cannot be copyrighted. I expressly agree to hold harmless RWA/NYC and its Contest personnel, including participating editors and their publishing houses, for any and all losses, costs or expenses incurred by me or on my behalf in connection with my participation in the Contest or any other matter related to this Contest. I further agree to reimburse and/or indemnify RWA/NYC and its Contest personnel, including participating editors and their publishing houses, for any and all losses, costs or expenses incurred as a result of my participation in the Contest. By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to this Contestant’s Agreement. I further understand that if I do not sign this entry form, my entry will be disqualified.

    Submit Entry and Payment

    Click the button to submit your entry and pay. 
    Deadline: 
    August 31, 2024
    11:59 p.m.

    Fee: 
    RWA/NYC Members: $25
    Non-Chapter Members: $40

    Judges: 
    Romance Authors

    Final Judge: 
    Elena Gibson
    Associate Editor
    ​& Acquiring Manager
    ​CamCat Publishing, LLC

    Prize: 
    $50.00

    For More Information:
    [email protected]

    *    Electronic Entries Only*