How exciting is it to know that one of the big five publishers has imprints that allow authors to submit without having an agent? Of course, I feel the need to stress that I’m a firm believer…
Source: Witness Impulse Open Submissions
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Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary Contest
The deadline for Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary Contest is approaching. All unpublished entries must be received by February 17, 2017. This is also a chance to get feedback on your work. There are twelve categories:
- mainstream
- historical
- romance/women’s fiction
- mystery/thriller
- sci-fi/fantasy/paranormal
- young adult
- middle grade
- nonfiction/memoir
- poetry
- short story
- children’s picture/chapter book
- adult short topics (articles/essays/memoir)
There are three monetary prizes:
- FIRST PLACE: $600
- SECOND PLACE: $300
- THIRD PLACE: $100
Eight finalist will receive two critiques on their submissions. The agents and editors participating in the PNWA‘s summer conference will pick winners out of the finalists. Go here for complete details. As always, good luck!
P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.
Witness Impulse Open Submissions
How exciting is it to know that one of the big five publishers has imprints that allow authors to submit without having an agent? Of course, I feel the need to stress that I’m a firm believer in agents first, but sometimes there is a need to do submissions in reverse. So who am I to judge!
This digital imprint from HarperCollins called Witness Impulse is for mystery, suspense, and thriller lines. The imprint launched in 2013 and is already the publisher of bestselling authors like Agatha Christie, Stephen Booth, Susan McBride, and more. Go here to learn more and to submit your completed and polished manuscript.
As always, good luck.
P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.
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