WestBow Press, the self-publishing division of Thomas Nelson, and Women of Faith, Inc. have launched the inaugural Women of Faith Writing Contest to provide a platform for female writers who have a story to share. Entries are being accepted through Jan. 15, 2011, and can be submitted online at http://www.westbowpress.com/wofcontest.aspx.
One grand prize writer will win a free WestBow Press Bookstore Advantage publishing package; the potential to have the book picked up by Thomas Nelson; and an opportunity for it to be sold through Women of Faith. Prizes will also be awarded to second and third place writers as well as to 32 Round Two finalists.
How to Enter:
Fill out the form to enter. No entry fee is required, but your story must be a minimum of 10,000 words in order to qualify for the contest. Once you submit your information, you will receive an e-mail within 48 hours with instructions on how to complete your entry and submit your unpublished work for contest consideration. Click here for official contest rules.
We will begin accepting submissions on Aug. 1, 2010. The deadline to submit an entry for the contest is 11:59 PM EST on Jan. 15, 2011.
One Grand Prize winner will receive:
* At the sole discretion of Thomas Nelson, publication of the winning entry by Thomas Nelson and the opportunity to have the book sold by Women of Faith.
* If Thomas Nelson declines to publish the winning entry, then the Grand Prize winner will receive a FREE Bookstore Advantage publishing package with WestBow Press and the opportunity to have the book sold by Women of Faith.
Prizes will also be distributed for First Place, Second Place and 30 Round Two finalists.
CONTACT:
Kevin A. Gray
WestBow Press
317.246.9348
kgray@authorsolutions.com
More information here.
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