Free Writing Contest

~Some Like It Hot~

Writing Contest

Starting July 1, 2007, I will be hosting a writing contest!

The final judge is an editor from Ellora’s Cave.

The Prize? Read on!

All SubGenres of erotic romance accepted, including:

~Contemporary~Fantasy~Futuristic~ Shapeshifter/Vampire~BDSM~

*You may submit one chapter--not to exceed 5000 words. Stories must be complete and unpublished.

*Each Monday, one story will be selected by a panel of published judges, including JAID BLACK, ANN JACOBS and JORY STRONG and posted on www.tawnytaylor.com for readers to enjoy. At the end, the weekly winning manuscripts will be sent to the final judge for ranking.The first place winner will receive ...

A contract for publishing from Ellora's Cave and a cover blurb from USA Today Best Selling Author Jaid Black!

*Starting Date: July 1, 2007

*First Weekly Finalist Announced July 11, 2007

*Last Finalist Announced: August 27, 2007

*Entries will be accepted until 11:59 pm August 17, 2007

*NO Entry Fee or purchase necessary to win

*Please send entries to writingcontest@tawnytaylor.com. A one-page synopsis may be included along with genre, word count, and your name and contact information.

*For any questions, email Tawny (tawnytaylor@sbcglobal.net)

OFFICIAL RULES:

Eligibility

This contest is open to both unpublished and published authors of erotic romance fiction (20K and over). All entries shall be the author's original work and not contracted for publication prior to the entry deadline. (Authors currently published with Ellora's Cave are not eligible to enter.)

Entry Deadline

All entries must be received between 12:00 am July 1 and 11:59pm August 17, 2007 (Eastern U.S. Timezone).

Entry Details

Entries will be accepted in electronic (e-mail) submissions only. If you have problems sending electronically, please email the coordinator.

Each electronic entry should include:

One (1) copy of the first chapter of your manuscript (5000 words maximum) and 1-page synopsis (single spaced is acceptable, but please, keep the font at 12pt or larger). Total entry must be in one file; synopsis can go at the beginning or end of an entry.

Name and contact information must be listed in the body of the e-mail.

You will get a confirmation of the arrival of your entry. If you do not receive a confirmation within two days of sending, please e-mail the coordinator to ask if it was received.

Entries should be received in RTF (rich text format) files only.

Please enter a story only once. Entries that do not win the week submitted are still under consideration for future weeks.

Judging

First Round: The first round will be judged by published authors.

The scores/scoresheets will NOT be returned to entrants. Entries will be judged on the following: plot, pacing, characterization, genre appropriateness, narration, dialogue, writing mechanics and originality.

Weekly winners will advance to the final round.

First Round Judges:

Jaid Black

(Bio)

Ann Jacobs

Ann Jacobs is a sucker for lusty Alpha heroes and happy endings. Erotic

romance, to her, is the perfect combination of sex, sensuality, deep

emotional involvement and lifelong commitment—the elusive fantasy women

often dream about but seldom achieve.

First published in 1996, Jacobs has sold over forty books and novellas.

SANDSTORMS was a 2007 nominee for the prestigious ROMANTIC TIMES Reviewers'

Choice award for best erotic romance. Her books have earned awards including

the Passionate Plume (best novella, 2006), the Desert Rose (best hot and

spicy romance, 2004) and More Than Magic (best erotic romance, 2004). She

has been a double finalist in separate categories of the EPPIES and From the

Heart RWA Chapter’s contest. Three of her books have been translated and

sold in several European countries.

A CPA and former hospital financial manager, Jacobs now writes full-time.

She loves to hear from readers, and to put faces with names at signings and

conventions.

Jory Strong (???)

(Bio)

Final Round:

The finalists will be asked to send their full, completed manuscripts to the coordinator by September 1, 2007 for final judging.

The winner of the grand prize will be announced on or by October 1, 2007.

Notification

The first round finalists will be announced weekly on Tawny's website and blog, the last one on August 27, 2007.

Additional Prizes:

One entry will be selected each week by random drawing to received a detailed critique by an author published with Ellora's Cave. The weekly random drawing winner will also by announced on Tawny's website and blog.

IMPORTANT!

Understand that by entering you are stating that:

1. You have read, understand and agree to abide by the rules of the Some Like it Hot writing competition.

2. You understand that contest judging is subjective, and that the decisions of the judges will be final.

3. You agree to be bound by the judges’ decisions and by the contest officials’ decisions, regarding any question or dispute arising from or relating to the contest, the interpretation of official rules, and any other matters relating to the contest, not specifically covered by the official rules.

4. In the event of any dispute arising from or relating to this contest, you agree to defend and hold harmless Ellora’s Cave, Tawny Taylor, contest personnel, and judges from any and all liability.

You understand that failure to agree to the above terms automatically disqualifies your entry.

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE CONDITIONS!

Finally, please understand Ellora’s Cave publishes Erotic Romance. If you have questions about what is appropriate material to submit, see the submissions guidelines at: http://www.ellorascave.com/authorinfo.pdf

While no purchase is required to enter or win, I suggest anyone wishing to enter Tawny’s Some Like It Hot writing contest read books published by Ellora’s Cave.

Good luck and Good Writing!

Tawny

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