2022 Competitions Close 03 April
Published Author
Writing for the children's and young adults' markets
Eligibility
This contest is open to current published writers worldwide,
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Who had more than two books published within this section’s genres in any form, print to eBook. This includes trade, partner and self-publishing.
Contest entry may not be contracted or published in any form when entered.
Entry and Prizes
Prize
The overall winner of the combined sections will have a video consultation for 15 minutes with the competition final judge.
The final judges in the published competition categories:
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Published - children & YA - Michelle Madden (Penguin Random House)
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Published - illustrations - Michelle Madden (Penguin Random House)
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Published - adult - Clive Hebard (Penguin Random House)
Publication
The winning entries and short-listed finalist will be considered by a publisher of children’s books, with no guarantee of publication. Author retains copyright.
Entry Fee
$45.00 (GST included) eftpos/credit card only. No cash or cheques.
Categories
Open theme
Writing for Children and Young Adults Genres:
P01) Picture Book Texts: Up to 3 picture book texts can be entered together as ONE entry. (No synopsis necessary for picture books, but separate pitches for each story must be present.)
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P02) YA/Middle grade: First 12,500 words, pitch and a synopsis of up to 600 words.
P10) Writing for the Adults Genres - click here for details.
We recommend you download and read the competition guidelines prior to submitting your entries.