Submit 7000 words (approx. 25-28 pgs) of the beginning of your manuscript. No synopsis. $30 for first manuscript, $15 for each additional manuscript.
More info about categories and how to enter here: Gateway to the Best contest page
Final Judges
The final judges for each category are:
Contemporary Series – Laura Barth, Editor, Harlequin
Historical – Esi Sogah, Editor, Avon
Single Title – Katherine Pelz, Editor, Berkley
Paranormal – LaToya Smith, Editor, Grand Central Publishing
Romantic Suspense – Margo Lipschultz, Editor, Harlequin
Young Adult – Adam Wilson, HQ Teen
Deadlines
Entry Deadline: Entry must be RECEIVED not later than September 9, 2011.
First Round Finalists Announced on/about: October 30, 2011
Final Winners Announced on/about: December 3, 2011
Judging Criteria
Each entry will be judged by three experienced judges with the lowest of the three scores dropped from the final tabulations. Judges will be encouraged to write comments on both the score sheet and manuscript.
Prizes
GRAND PRIZE:
The Grand Prize winner will receive US $100, a full reading and critique of her entire manuscript by a MORWA Published Author, a certificate, and a “Gateway to the Best Grand Prize Winner” electronic banner announcing the win for the author’s website.
First, second, and third places are awarded in each category.
First place winners will receive:
- A certificate of accomplishment
- A one-year membership to MoRWA (e-newsletter option only)
- The Gateway charm
- An electronic banner announcing the win for the author’s website
Second place winners will receive:
- A certificate of accomplishment
- A one-year membership to MoRWA (e-newsletter option only)
Third place winners will receive:
- A certificate of accomplishment
Submission Package
The Gateway to the Best Contest is an electronic format only contest. Please read the official rules prior to completing the submission process.
Manuscripts must be in Word .doc or standard .rtf (rich text format) only. We will reject entries that do not conform to one of these formats.
** All information on this web page is subject to the official rules listed with the entry form.
Hailey writes about questionable applications of otherwise perfectly good magic, the transformative power of love, the family you choose for yourself, and blowing stuff up. Not necessarily all at once. That could get messy.
