Writing Contest closes 3/13/15

For those of you that write romance, the Linda Howard Award of Excellence contest closes on March 13. You can submit the first 25 pages of your manuscript and it could potentially be seen by major editors and agents. http://www.southernmagic.org/lindahowardcontest.html

Categories

Short/Long Contemporary (series)
Romance-based series novels. Word count: up to 65,000 words
Final Judge – Emily Krupin, Assistant Editor, Harlequin Publishing

Single Title
Romance-based novels published as individual titles. Word count: 65,000 or longer
Final Judge – Alicia Condon, Editor, Kensington Publishing

Historical
Romance novels set in any historical time period, typically before 1945. Word count: 40,000 to 110,000 words
Final Judge – Patricia Nelson, Literary Agent, Marshal Lyon Literary Agency

Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Romance novels in which the future, a fantasy world, or paranormal elements are an integral part of the plot. Word count: 90,000 to 110,000 words
Final Judge – Pamela Harty, VP of Sales/Literary Agent, The Knight Agency

Romantic Sensual and Sizzling
Romance-based novels that include a high element of sexual tension or sexual play. Word count: 40,000 to 110,000 words
Final Judge – Cheryl Yeko, Acquiring Editor, Soul Mate Publishing