This contest is opened to all published and unpublished authors.
The entry should be the first chapter of a romance that has not been published in any form. There is a limit of 25 pages. *Please note if your first chapter is less than 25 pages, you should not submit another chapter. Only the first chapter of the manuscript will be read.*
Timeline:
Contest Opens: July 1, 2024
Contest Closes: August 31, 2024
Finalists Announced: October 31, 2024
Winners Announced: December 7, 2024
Contest Structure:
First chapter (up to 25 pages). *Please note if your first chapter is less than 25 pages, you should not submit another chapter. Only the first chapter of the manuscript will be read.*
Manuscript cannot have been previously published in any form.
The top five selections move to the final round.
Format:
Electronic submissions only (.doc or .docx)
All entries must follow the standard manuscript format:
Double-spaced
Times Roman 12 pt font
1 inch margin all around
In the header on each page includ the title, category, and page number
Do not include your name on the submission.
Cost:
RWA/NYC Members: $25
Non-Chapter Members: $40
Submission Process:
Please click HERE to complete the contest entry form.
Once you have uploaded your entry, you will be directed to the payment page. No entries will be read without payment.
Please make certain that you include both your given name, and pen name (if applicable) on the entry form.
Once your entry has been fully processed, you will receive a confirmation email from the contest coordinator.
Authors can enter more than one entry/book for consideration. Each entry must be accompanied by its own payment.