May 9, 2012

20th Annual Lone Star Writing Competition





Along with awesome feedback and a new and improved score sheet, the Lone Star offers a NEW Special Prize!!!

All entrants will be entered into a drawing for a 50 page critique by one of NWHRWA'€™s published authors. There will be 7 winners, one for each category.


Romantic Suspense: Teri Thackston
Historical: Anna Katherine Lanier (yeah, that's me!)
FF&P: Suzan Harden
Inspirational: Carla Rossi
YA: CC Hunter
Single Title: PJ Mellor
Contemporary Series: Cheri Jetton

The Lone Star Writing Competition is one of the few contests with two published authors and one unpublished author judging the first round. Finalists will be sent to BOTH an agent and an editor for judging. In addition they will be sent to an e-publishing editor. 

EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE: $5 discount on all entries submitted by midnight May 26, 2012; $15 for NWH members/$20 non-NHW members. 

Entry fee: After May 26, 2012 - $20 NWH members; $25 non-NWH members.

Winners will receive a custom made sterling silver pin and a website banner !!!! 

For more information including rules, the score sheet, and entry form, see our new, updated website at www.nwhrwa.com

Ann James
Northwest Houston 2nd VP
Lone Star Contest Coordinator


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