The 21st Annual Lone Star Writing Competition

DEADLINE COMING SOON - JUNE 8TH!  

Three first round judges, three final round judges!

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***Deadline will not be extended***

The 21st Annual Lone Star Writing Competition sponsored by Northwest Houston RWA.

Last year, our finalists received an overwhelming response: a total of 14 full and 6 partial requests covering all categories.

• Two published authors and one unpublished author for first round judges.
• Finalists go before a panel of three professionals in the industry which may include any of the following: agent/editor/epublisher.
• Contest is open to unpublished and published authors. (See eligibility requirements by clicking the link below.)

Entry fee: $20 NWH members; $25 non-NWH members. (U.S. funds, only)

All electronic. First 25 pages, no synopsis. Entries must arrive via the entry form on the chapter’s website by midnight June 8, 2013 CDT. Any entries received after the deadline will be deleted unopened.

First place winners in each category will receive the custom made sterling silver Lone Star Brooch AND a website banner !!!! Achievement certificates will be awarded to all finalists.

For more information including rules, the score sheet, and entry form, see our website at http://nwhrwa.com/writers-events/lonestar-contest/.

Eligibility: Unpublished may enter any category. Published may enter any category in which they're not published, or in which they've not been contracted for five years. Open to RWA and non-RWA members.

Questions may be directed to the contest coordinator at jayegarland@gmail.com.

Jaye Garland, 2013 Contest Chair

Lone Star Writing Competition

2^nd Vice President, NWHRWA

The 2012 Romance through the Ages Published Author Competition

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The 2012 Romance through the Ages Published Author Contest

The 2012 Romance through the Ages Published Author Contest, sponsored by RWA chapter #189, Hearts through History Romance Writers, was conceived to award excellence in published, especially historical, romance fiction. The contest is judged by avid readers of romance. The winners of each category are awarded a trophy engraved with the author's name and the book's title. Winners will also be included in a full-page RWR advertisement.

Eligibility: Entries must be received by May 15, 2012. Novels and novellas must have a copyright of first printing date of 2011, no matter the format. Entries may be entered in electronic format (PDF, Kindle, or epub).

Entry fee:

____$20 for Hearts through History Romance Writers members (RWA members may join HHRW by enclosing $45. This includes $25 for annual dues, plus a reduced member entry fee of $20.)

____ $15 for each additional entry for Hearts through History Romance Writers

____ $25 for other RWA members

____ $20 for each additional entry for other RWA members

____ $30 for non-RWA members

____ $25 for each additional entry from non-RWA members

Author must provide four copies of the entered book, which will not be returned.

Winners will be announced during Hearts through History’s Annual General Meeting during RWA’s National Conference in July 2012. If a category does not receive at least 5 entries, the category will be canceled, and the author will have the option to choose another category, if the author chooses to withdraw the books and entry fees will be returned.

Categories for entry:Due to Hearts through History being entirely about history, the historical romances have several defined categories.

Historical Categories:

Ancient/Medieval/Renaissance

Georgian/Regency/Victorian

Colonial/Civil War/Western

Post Victorian/WWII/up to 1960

Time Travel/Historical Paranormal

Historical YA

Historical Novella (less than 40,000 Words)

Best First Historical Book

All other categories:

Contemporary 
Romantic Suspense 
Inspirational 
Paranormal/Fantasy/ Futuristic/Time Travel 
Young Adult

Novella (less than 40,000 Words)

Best First Book

Judging: All entries are judged by avid readers of romance. There are four judges. The lowest score will be dropped to determine the final score. Ties are broken using the dropped low score. After the dropped low score is used, if there is still a tie for first place, authors will be asked to send two additional print copies of the book to break the tie. Failure of the author to supply these copies in a timely manner will result in forfeiture of the win.

Books are given to the judges as a "thank you" for judging. If sending a print book, it is suggested that the author send a signed copy. They are not returned. Scores and finalist placement are not revealed. Score sheets are not returned. The decision of the judges is final.

PLEASE NOTE: We would prefer this entry form sent electronically, when possible, although an address is provided below for any entry forms sent via USPS. The address for books will be sent later in an "Entry Confirmation" email. 
Make checks payable to HHRW or Hearts through History Romance Writers, or send entry fee by PayPal. When sending by PayPal, send funds to treasurer@heartsthroughhistory.com. Please type the category of your entry in the comment section of PayPal.

Winners will be announced at Hearts through History Romance Writers annual general meeting held during Romance Writers of America’s National conference. July 26^th, 2012.

Send electronic entry forms (preferred method) and electronic books to:Denise Pattison denise.pattison@gmail.com 

-OR-

Send paper entry forms, print books, and checks to:Denise Pattison

PO Box 3151

Quinlan, TX 75474

If using anything other than the USPS

8080 PR 2544

Quinlan, TX 75474

The post office does not deliver to the physical address.

Questions?

Email: denise.pattison@gmail.com

Thanks!

Denise Pattison

RTTA Published Contest Coordinator

Northwest Houston RWA announces The 20th Annual Lone Star Writing Competition.

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Northwest Houston RWA announces The 20^th Annual Lone Star Writing Competition.
The contest is now open for entries.  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 epublishing editor.
 
NEW !!! Special Prize !!!      All entrants will be entered into a drawing for a 50 page edit by one of NWHRWA’s published authors. There will be 7 winners, one for each category.
 
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.
 
All electronic this year. Entries must arrive via email by midnight June 9, 2012. Any entries received after the deadline will be deleted unopened.
 
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.
 
Eligibility: Unpublished may enter any category.  Published may enter any category in which they're not published, or in which they've not been contracted for five years. Open to RWA and non-RWA members.
 
Ann James
Northwest Houston 2^nd VP
Lone Star Contest Coordinator
 

Lone Star Writing Competition

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Northwest Houston RWA announces The 19th Annual Lone Star Writing Competition.


The contest is now open for entries.


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. NEW THIS YEAR!!! Finalists will also be sent to an e-publishing editor.


EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE: $5 discount on all entries submitted by midnight May 25, 2011; $15 for NWH members/$20 non-NHW members.


Entry fee: After May 25, 2011 - $20 NWH members; $25 non-NWH members.


All electronic this year. Entries must arrive via email by midnight June 8, 2011. Any entries received after the deadline will be deleted unopened.


Eligibility: Unpublished may enter any category. Published may enter any category in which they're not published, or in which they've not been contracted for five years. Open to RWA and non-RWA members.


Final Round Judges:


Inspirational Category:


Editor: Rachael Burkot - Harlequin
Agent : Kimberly Shumate – Living Word Literary Agency
E-publisher: Nicola Martinez – White Rose Publishing


Young Adult Category:


Editor: Kat O'Shea – Leap Books
Agent: Susan Hawk – The Bent Agency
E-publisher: Meghan M. Conrad – Ellora's Cave


Romantic Suspense Category:


Editor: Katherine Pelz – The Penguin Group
Agent: Tina Tsallas – Great Titles, Inc.
E-publisher: Kelli Collins – Ellora's Cave


Contemporary Series Category:


Editor: Wanda Ottewell – Harlequin
Agent: Pam Strickler – Pam Strickler Author Management
E-publisher: Lori Graham – The Wild Rose Press


Single Title Category:


Editor: Deb Werksman – Sourcebooks
Agent: Michelle Grajkowski – 3 Seas Literary Agency
E-publisher: Leanne Morgena – The Wild Rose Press


Historical Category:


Editor: Junessa Viloria – Random House
Agent: Sara Megibow – Nelson Literary Agency
E-publisher: Susan Yates – The Wild Rose Press


Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Category:


Editor: Ann Leslie Tuttle – Harlequin
Agent: Jill Marsal – Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
E-publisher: Raelene Garlinsky – Ellora's Cave


Enter and more information at http://www.nwhrwa.com/.