Since my guest blogger didn’t submit a column for today, I’ve
decided to highlight OCC/RWA’s two contests – One for unpublished authors and
one for published. Both are great opportunities for feedback, and perhaps a bit
of recognition.
CALL FOR ENTRIES,
ORANGE ROSE CONTEST FOR UNPUBLISHED WRITERS
The Orange County Chapter of Romance Writers of America
(OCC/RWA) is currently accepting entries for the 2013 Orange Rose Contest for
Unpublished Writers. This prestigious
chapter contest is in its 30th year!
All first round judges are published authors, and finalists are judged
by actively acquiring editors and agents.
No other contest offers unpublished writers greater bang for
the buck. For a $35 entry fee ($25 for
OCC members), entrants get three
critiques from published authors. If
they final, their work will be read by multiple
editors and agents actively acquiring in their subgenre. There are even cash prizes!
Full entry information, contest rules, and a list of final
judges are available at:
Entries are all submitted electronically. The entries are 35 pages maximum (chapters
and synopsis), and the complete work must have a projected total length of no
less than 50,000 words.
Entries are accepted in
the following categories:- Contemporary Category Romance
- Mainstream with Romantic Elements
- Erotic Romance
- Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy Romance
- Historical & Regency Romance
- Romantic Suspense
- Inspirational Romance
- Young Adult Romance
- Single Title Romance (over 70,000 words)
Space is limited to 150 entries. We look forward to receiving yours!
OCC/RWA would also like to announce
the BBB contest for published authors.
* * *
2013
BOOK BUYERS BEST CONTEST FOR PUBLISHED AUTHORS
This award will
showcase the shining excellence of published authors in novella and
novel-length romance fiction and women’s fiction.
“Top Pick” winner chosen by Wendy Crutcher
RWA 2011 Librarian of the Year.
“Top Pick” winner chosen by Wendy Crutcher
RWA 2011 Librarian of the Year.
Categories
for the contest are:
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Contemporary Series Romance
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Contemporary Single Title Romance (Over 70,000 Words)
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Mainstream with romantic elements & Women’s Fiction
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Historical & Regency (Both Series and Single Title)
▪
Romantic Suspense & Mystery with romantic
elements(Over 70,000 Words)
▪
Paranormal/Time Travel/Fantasy/Futuristic Romance (Both Series and
Single Title)
▪
Young Adult
▪
Inspirational
▪
Erotic Romance
▪
Novella (Over 15,000 to 40,000)
GLBT
entries: Authors are to place their entries in the appropriate
category.
JUDGING
Preliminary round will be judged by Booksellers, Librarians and Romance Readers. First, Second and Third Place will be awarded in each category. Highest score in each category will advance to the Final Round to be judged by Wendy Crutcher, Material Evaluator/Senior Librarian, Orange County Libraries, for “Top Pick” award.
The contest is open to all Romance Writers of America® members who are in good standing with RWA National with current membership paid. New this year, the BBB Contest is accepting e-published and self-published entries.
Contest deadline: April 13, 2013. For more information, visit http://www.occrwa.org/bbbcontest/
JUDGING
Preliminary round will be judged by Booksellers, Librarians and Romance Readers. First, Second and Third Place will be awarded in each category. Highest score in each category will advance to the Final Round to be judged by Wendy Crutcher, Material Evaluator/Senior Librarian, Orange County Libraries, for “Top Pick” award.
The contest is open to all Romance Writers of America® members who are in good standing with RWA National with current membership paid. New this year, the BBB Contest is accepting e-published and self-published entries.
Contest deadline: April 13, 2013. For more information, visit http://www.occrwa.org/bbbcontest/
If
you are interested in becoming a judge for the preliminary round, please send
an email to the contest coordinator at bbbcontest@occrwa.org
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