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L. Ron Hubbard Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contest

December 15, 2020Contests, LiteraryArt, Artists, Artwork, Authors, Award, コンテスト, ประกวด, Concorso, Concours, Concurs, Concurso, Cuộc thi, Конкурс, Entrants, Entries, 경연 대회, Fantasy, Guidelines, Gystadleuaeth, Illustrators, Illustrators of the Future, Διαγωνισμό, Judges, kampf, Keppni, Kilpailu, Konkurrence, Konkurs, Kontes, L. Ron Hubbard, Manuscripts, Monetary Prize, Natjecanje, Nevelettes, paligsahan, Pictures, Prizes, Publication Rights, Science Fiction, Soutěž, Stories, Submissions, Tävling, مسابقه, Verseny, Wedstrijd, Wedstryd, Writers, Writers of the Future, Yarışması, 比賽, 比赛, المسابقهpdpabst

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future contest entries end at 5pm on December 31, 2020. So, hurry and get your submissions in.

Writers

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new and amateur writers of new short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy. No entry fee is required. Entrants retain all publication rights. All awards are adjudicated by professional writers only. Prizes every three months: $1,000, $750, $500. Those quarterly winners then compete for one annual Grand Prize of $5000! If you have not read the contest rules, please click here before submitting.

Illustrators

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide. No entry fee is required. Entrants retain all publication rights. All judging by professional artists only. Three prizes of $500 are awarded each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5,000 additional annual prize! If you have not read the contest rules, please click here before submitting.

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

SavvyAuthors Autumn Pitchfest

October 25, 2020LiteraryAdult, agent, Agents, Art, Authors, コンテスト, ประกวด, books, Concorso, Concours, Concurso, Cuộc thi, конкурс, editor, Editors, 경연 대회, Fiction, Gystadleuaeth, Hashtag, Illustrators, Διαγωνισμό, June, kampf, Keppni, Kids, Konkurs, Kontes, Manuscripts, Middle Grade, Non-Fiction, Opportunity, paligsahan, Picture Book, Pictures, Pitch, Pitching, Publishing, research, SavvyAuthors, Soutěž, Stories, Success, Tävling, Twitter, مسابقه, Verseny, Wedstryd, Writers, Yarışması, Young Adultpdpabst

Agents and editors are taking live pitches on the SavvyAuthors blog! What you will need is a three line pitch (unless stated differently on their personal pitch page). Be sure to state the title, genre, word length, and your author name. Then post your pitch below that information. The format should look like this:

Title: Galli Manor Ghost
Genre: Middle Grade Paranormal
Length: 48,000 words
Author: P.D. Pabst

Agnes plays pretend in an old manor to keep her father’s memory alive and learns she must solve the murder of an eight-year-old ghost—daughter of Franz San Galli, the inventor of the radiator. Her non-believing brother wants her to grow up but she must convince him to acquire his help. After all, it’s not safe to play in secret passages and hidden rooms when a sinister specter threatens her.

Be sure to read the guidelines thoroughly before pitching. And don’t forget to research each editor/publisher and agent to make sure your manuscript fits their wish list. To pitch editors/publishers, go here. To pitch literary agents, click here. And don’t delay! The Pitchfest runs October 28-30, 2020.

As always, good luck!
P.D. Pabst

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contest

September 17, 2020ContestsAmateur, Art, Artists, Authors, Design, Entrants, Fantasy, Fiction, Illustrators, Illustrators of the Future, L. Ron Hubbard, Manuscripts, Monetary Prize, No Fee, Novelettes, Opportunity, Pictures, Publication, Rights, Rules, Science Fiction, Short Story, Stories, Submissions, Unpublished, Winner, Writers, Writers of the Futurepdpabst

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future contest entries ends on September 30, 2020. So, hurry and get your submissions in.

Writers
L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new and amateur writers of new short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy. No entry fee is required. Entrants retain all publication rights. All awards are adjudicated by professional writers only. Prizes every three months: $1,000, $750, $500, with an annual grand prize: $5,000 additional! If you have not read the contest rules, please click here before submitting. To enter, go here.

Illustrators
L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide. No entry fee is required. Entrants retain all publication rights. All judging by professional artists only. $1,500 in prizes each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5,000 additional annual prize! If you have not read the contest rules, please click here before submitting. To enter, go here.

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

LatinxPitch for Kidlit Event

August 17, 2020Contests, Literary#LatinxPitch, #LGTBIQ, #OwnVoices, #WFH, Agents, Art, Artist, Authors, コンテスト, ประกวด, Board Books, Chapter Books, Children's Stories, Concorso, Concours, Concurs, Concurso, Cuộc thi, Disability, конкурс, Editors, 경연 대회, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic Novel, Gystadleuaeth, Illustrator, Διαγωνισμό, kampf, Keppni, Kidlit, Kilpailu, Konkurrence, Konkurs, Kontes, Manuscripts, Middle Grade, Natjecanje, Non-Fiction, paligsahan, Picture Books, Pictures, Romance, Soutěž, Tävling, Tweet, Twitter, مسابقه, Verseny, Wedstrijd, Wedstryd, Writers, Yarışması, Young Adult, 比賽, 比赛, المسابقهpdpabst

LatinxPitch is a kidlit pitching event for creators of children’s literature who belong to the Latinx community. The event was created to raise up Latinx voices and increase a diverse representation in children’s literature. All kidlit Latinx unagented and agented authors and/or illustrators are permitted to participate. Kidlit includes board books, picture books, chapter books, middle grade, graphic novels and young adult.

The event will take place on Twitter September 15, 2020 from 8am to 8pm EST. Be sure to use the hashtag #LatinxPitch. Agented authors and illustrators should check with their agents before participating and must include the hashtag #Editor to indicate they are looking for an editor and not an agent. For complete guidelines, go here. Also, don’t forget to check out the team that organized the event and follow them on twitter or their blogs! As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/Ya fiction.

L. Ron Hubbard Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contest

December 26, 2019Contests, LiteraryArt, Artists, Artwork, Authors, Award, Entrants, Entries, Fantasy, Guidelines, Illustrators, Illustrators of the Future, Judges, L. Ron Hubbard, Manuscripts, Monetary Prize, Nevelettes, Pictures, Prizes, Publication Rights, Science Fiction, Stories, Submissions, Writers, Writers of the Futurepdpabst

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future contest entries end at 5pm on December 31, 2019. So, hurry and get your submissions in.

Writers

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new and amateur writers of new short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy. No entry fee is required. Entrants retain all publication rights. All awards are adjudicated by professional writers only. Prizes every three months: $1,000, $750, $500, Annual Grand Prize: $5,000 additional! If you have not read the contest rules, please click here before submitting. To enter, go here.

Illustrators

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide. No entry fee is required. Entrants retain all publication rights. All judging by professional artists only. $1,500 in prizes each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5,000 additional annual prize! If you have not read the contest rules, please click here before submitting. To enter, go here.

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

#PBPitch is Coming!

June 14, 2019Contests, Literaryagent, Art, Authors, コンテスト, ประกวด, books, Concorso, Concours, Concurso, Cuộc thi, конкурс, editor, 경연 대회, Gystadleuaeth, Hashtag, Illustrators, Διαγωνισμό, June, kampf, Keppni, Kids, Konkurs, Kontes, Opportunity, paligsahan, Picture Book, Pictures, Pitch, Pitching, Publishing, research, Soutěž, Stories, Success, Tävling, Twitter, مسابقه, Verseny, Wedstryd, Writers, Yarışması, 比赛pdpabst

It’s time for another PBPitch (picture book) twitter party using the hashtag #PBPitch! So, if you write or illustrate picture books, this is the event for you. This party will take place June 20 2019 from 8am-8pm EST. But remember, anyone can troll the feed, so be sure and do your research! There will be legitimate agents and editors popping in and out, including those that haven’t confirmed their attendance. (You can visit the PBPitch website for a list of over 100 agents that represent picture books.)

Be sure and only pitch once before 2pm and once after! (Yes, twice is all you get per manuscript!) If you’re an illustrator, you can attach an image to the pitch. For complete rules and proper hashtags, go here. And don’t forget to check out their success stories while you’re there! As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

SavvyAuthors Hot Summer Pitchfest

June 7, 2019Contests, LiteraryAdult, agent, Agents, Art, Authors, コンテスト, ประกวด, books, Concorso, Concours, Concurso, Cuộc thi, конкурс, editor, Editors, 경연 대회, Fiction, Gystadleuaeth, Hashtag, Hot Summer, Illustrators, Διαγωνισμό, June, kampf, Keppni, Kids, Konkurs, Kontes, Manuscripts, Middle Grade, Non-Fiction, Opportunity, paligsahan, Picture Book, Pictures, Pitch, Pitching, Publishing, research, SavvyAuthors, Soutěž, Stories, Success, Tävling, Twitter, مسابقه, Verseny, Wedstryd, Writers, Yarışması, Young Adult, 比赛pdpabst

Title: This Scary Manor Blows
Genre: Middle Grade Paranormal
Length: 48,000 words
Author: P.D. Pabst

As always, good luck!
P.D. Pabst

Little, Brown Emerging Artist Award

May 27, 2019Contests, Literary, Publishing OpportunityAmerican Express, Art, Art Director, Artist, Artist Mentor, Children's Picture Books, Diverse Backgrounds, editor, Emerging Artist Award, Guidelines, LBYR Publishing Staff, LIttle Brown and Company, Lunch, Mock, Monetary Prize, New York City, Opportunity, Picture Book, Pictures, Portfolio, Quality, Round Trip, Rules, Submissions, Travel, Young Readerpdpabst

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers will be closing submissions for their Emerging Artist Award on June 7, 2019. The goal is to develop high quality children’s picture books that resonate with readers of diverse backgrounds. So if you haven’t completed your mock up to send, get it done, ASAP! The award includes:

American Express® gift cards totaling $1,500
Round-trip travel for the winner to New York City
A day at LBYR’s offices in New York
Lunch with an editor, an art director, and the Artist Mentor.
An in-person portfolio review by the Artist Mentor and the LBYR publishing staff.
A tour of the office
Opportunity for the winning submission to be reviewed by LBYR’s editorial team for possible future publication.

Be sure and visit the link above regarding the award and pay attention to the official rules. As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

SCBWI Don Freeman Grant

March 11, 2019Contests, LiteraryArt, Art Directors, Art Supplies, Artwork, Award, Design, Don Freeman Grant, Enrollment, Grant, Illustrators, Members, Monetary Prize, Opportunity, Picture Books, Pictures, Portfolio, Projects, Published, SCBWI, Travel, Writingpdpabst

According to the webpage, the Don Freeman Grants are available to all members of the SCBWI, regardless of membership level, who are working on a picture book or their portfolio. They are not available for projects on which there is already a contract.

Two grants of $1,000 each will be awarded annually. One grant to a published illustrator and one to a pre-published illustrator. The money may be used in any way to help you complete your project. Acceptable uses include: purchasing art supplies, enrollment in workshops or conferences, courses in advanced illustrating or writing techniques, travel for research or to expose work to publishers/art directors, or childcare.

Enrolment is open and ends on March 31, 2019. Visit the webpage to for complete information and guidelines to submit. As always, good luck.

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

L. Ron Hubbard Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contest

December 22, 2018Contests, LiteraryArt, Artists, Artwork, Authors, Award, Entrants, Entries, Fantasy, Guidelines, Illustrators, Illustrators of the Future, Judges, L. Ron Hubbard, Manuscripts, Monetary Prize, Nevelettes, Pictures, Prizes, Publication Rights, Science Fiction, Stories, Submissions, Writers, Writers of the Futurepdpabst

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future contest entries end at 5pm on December 31, 2018. So, hurry and get your submissions in.

Writers

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new and amateur writers of new short stories or novelettes of science fiction or fantasy. No entry fee is required. Entrants retain all publication rights. All awards are adjudicated by professional writers only. Prizes every three months: $1,000, $750, $500, Annual Grand Prize: $5,000 additional! If you have not read the contest rules, please click here before submitting. To enter, go here.

Illustrators

L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide. No entry fee is required. Entrants retain all publication rights. All judging by professional artists only. $1,500 in prizes each quarter. Quarterly winners compete for $5,000 additional annual prize! If you have not read the contest rules, please click here before submitting. To enter, go here.

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.

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