The Chatelaine Awards – Romance Fiction Writing Contests 2013
Currently accepting entries. Deadline: May 31st, 2013
Two Divisions: Published (Legacy, Indie, Self-Pub, Small Press, E-pub) and Manuscripts
The Chatelaine Awards First Place Award Winning Authors will receive:
- Award winning books will be placed on the Chanticleer Book Shelves (which sell and promote the winning titles). Our CBR Book Shelves are located in participating Independent Book Stores across the U.S.
- A coveted Chanticleer Book Review
- A CBR Blue Ribbon embossed with the Contest Name, Author Name, and Book Title to use in promotion at book signings and book festivals
- Digital award stickers for on-line promotion
- Adhesive book stickers
- Shelf-talkers and other promotional items
- Promotion in print and on-line media
- Review of book distributed to on-line sites and printed media publications
- Review, cover art, and author synopsis listed in CBR’s newsletter
And the 1st Place Award winners will automatically be entered into the GRAND PRIZE AWARD for title of The Best of the CBR Award Winning Books of 2013!
The Chatelaine Categories are:
- Contemporary
- Mystery/Suspense
- Historical Romance
- Romantic Adventure
- Romantic Suspense/Thriller – High intensity level of plotting and/or Steamy/Sensual (not erotica)
- Young Adult Romance
- Inspirational/Restorative Romance
- Fantasy/Mythological/Time Travel/Paranormal
- Jane Austin-inspired Romance
Each work submitted will be judged on the following criteria:
- Is the story compelling?
- Professionalism of editing and formatting
- Characterization
- Continuity of storyline
- Satisfying ending (not necessarily “happy”)
- Intriguing opening
- Uniqueness of story
- Writing Craft
The Chatelaine Awards – Published Romance Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
- Novels may be Self-published, Indie Published or Traditionally Published.
- E-pubbed Novels will be accepted in the published division if they have a ISBN designation.
- All novels must have ISBN designation.
- Entries must be in the English language.
- Please note if BSE (British Standard English) is used instead of ASE.
- No erotica. No graphic violence, please.
- Young Adult Novels will be accepted. We invite you to read about CBR’s Dante Rossetti Awards for YA.
- Copyrighted works before Dec. 31, 2009 will not be accepted.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before May 31st, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- You will receive “How to Submit Your Novel” instructions after entry fee is received.
- Novels must be 30,000 plus words.
- You may enter in more than one category. However, each entry must be accompanied by the entry fee.
- You may enter more than one novel into a given contest.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
Manuscripts and Unpublished Romance Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
- Novels may not be published or under publishing contract at time of entry.
- Novels may not have ISBN designation at time of submission.
- Digital Files must be submitted in PDF form.
- Single space
- Please use a font with a serif such as Times New Roman
- Font size 11 or 12, please.
- One inch margins all the way around.
- Title must appear on each page.
- Pages must be numbered sequentially in the header and the footer.
- Please use page breaks between chapters.
- Word count of 30,000 plus.
- No erotica or graphic violence, please.
- YA Novels are accepted. We invite you to read about CBR’s Dante Rossetti Awards for YA.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before May 31, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
The Chatelaine Awards – Writing Competition Prizes – Published Division
First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Book Review Package (valued at $ 245.00) and The Chatelaine Awards CBR First Place Blue Ribbons (digital and stickers). All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Books of 2013. All 1st Place winners will receive promotion and publicity.
Category Finalists will be awarded CBR Blue Ribbon Finalist awards to use in promotion of the book that placed in the Finalists Round.
The Chatelaine Awards Writing Competition Prizes – Unpublished & Manuscripts Division
First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Manuscript Overview Package (valued at $325.00). Or they may elect to submit their work when it published for a Chanticleer Book Review. All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Manuscripts of 2013.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info@ChantiReviews.com
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