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2020 Manuscript Contest Entry Form
First Name
Last Name
Pen Name
(If Applicable)
Email
Phone
Address
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State
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Maryland
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Michigan
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Ohio
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Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Postal Code
Manuscript Title
Category
General Fiction (including Literary Fiction)
Mystery
Romance
Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Nonfiction: General
Nonfiction: Memoir
Young Adult
Thriller/Action-Adventure
Middle Grade (no picture books)
Would you like a 1-2 page written critique of your submission?
YES, I would like a critique, but I am not a current Writers' League member. ($65 entry fee)
YES, I would like a critique, and I am a current Writers' League member. ($55 entry fee)
NO critique, please. Just enter me into the contest. I am NOT a current member. ($35 entry fee)
NO critique, please. Just enter me into the contest. I am a current member. ($25 entry fee)
We recognize that not everyone is interested in receiving written feedback on their work, which is why you may elect to pay a lower entry fee for a “straight entry”. Straight entries are judged with all the other entries and have an equal chance at winning the contest, but they do not include a written critique.
Upload Your Manuscript
Please upload only one file. The file should include both your synopsis and the opening pages of your manuscript. Please adhere to the following formatting instructions:
1.
Entries must be typed and double-spaced. Use 12 pt. Times New Roman or Courier with a 1-inch margin.
2.
The combined word count of your synopsis and manuscript must not exceed 2,750 words. (This includes titles, subtitles, and footnotes.)
3.
Your synopsis should appear on the first page, before the opening pages of the manuscript.
4.
At the top of the first page, please include the title of the manuscript in all caps (LIKE THIS).
5.
Name your file as follows: CATEGORY_TITLE.doc. (Example: Memoir_AngelasAshes.doc). Please do not use spaces or special characters (such as dashes, slashes, colons, apostrophes, or ampersands) in your file name, as in the example: AngelasAshes, not Angela's Ashes.
6.
Author’s full name may not appear anywhere in the document. (If you are writing a memoir, it's fine to use your real first name in the document as long as your last name is changed.)
Terms and Conditions
I agree
In consideration of the acceptance of my work for entry and review in the Writers’ League of Texas 2020 Manuscript Contest, I hereby submit my fee for entry, and agree to be bound by the contest rules and understand them.
I understand that any question regarding the interpretation of the contest rules and any matters relating to the contest that are not specifically covered by the contest rules will be decided upon solely at the discretion of the contest officials.
I understand and agree that my manuscript will be subjectively evaluated. I hold harmless and indemnify the Writers’ League of Texas and its agents, employees, and volunteers for any and all losses, costs, and expenses incurred from any dispute arising from my participation in the Writers’ League of Texas 2020 Manuscript Contest.
I acknowledge by checking this box that I have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the contest rules of the Writers’ League of Texas 2020 Manuscript Contest.
I understand that my contest submission will not be accepted without checking this box, and that under no condition will my entry fee be refunded.
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