St. Martin's Minotaur/Mystery Writers Of America 1st Crime Novel Competition
Open to any writer who has never published a novel in any genre. Authors of self-published works only may enter as long as the manuscript submitted is not the self-published work and is not contract with a publisher for publication of a novel. Entrants must request an entry form by November 15, 2011 and entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2011.
Open to any writer who has never published a novel in any genre. Authors of self-published works only may enter as long as the manuscript submitted is not the self-published work and is not contract with a publisher for publication of a novel. Entrants must request an entry form by November 15, 2011 and entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2011.
Murder or other serious crime must be at the heart of your story. Your manuscript must be no less than 220 pages or 60,000 words.
If a winner is selected, Minotaur Books will offer him or her its standard author's agreement with the entrant for publication of the winning manuscript. After execution of the agreement by both parties, the winner will receive an advance against future royalties of $10,000.
Helpful Web Sites
While you’re polishing your mystery novel, check out these web sites.
This forensic database has links organized by categories such as arson, fingerprinting, and firearms.
Written by a librarian and published mystery writer, the Blood at the Source site offers pointers on how to research mysteries.
Thought for the Week: The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance. ~ Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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