Eligibility
This contest is open to current published writers/illustrators worldwide, who are either:
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Published with two books or more in print within the CYA genres ONLY; OR
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Published in e-book format with two books or more within the CYA genres ONLY; OR
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Self-published with two books or more within the CYA genres ONLY.
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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 face-to-face consultation for 15 minutes, at the CYA Conference on 11 July 2020 with the competition final judge who will be on-site on the day. If the winner is not attending the conference day the consultation will be held via video conference.
The winning entries and short-listed finalist will be considered by a publisher of children's books, with no guarantee of publication. Author/Illustrator retains copyright.
Publication
The winning entries and short-listed finalist will be considered by a publisher of children’s books, with no guarantee of publication. Author/Illustrator retains copyright.
Entry Fee
$41.00 (GST included) eftpos/credit card only. No cash or cheques.
Categories
Open theme
Section 1: Writing:
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YA/Middle grade: Up to 50 pages max -12,500 words (judged) and 1-page synopsis, (judged). OR
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Picture Book Texts: Up to 3 picture book texts can be entered together as ONE entry. (No synopsis necessary for picture books
Section 2: Illustrating:
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Full DRAFT storyboard/layout/mock-up and two completed pictures from that same layout/mock-up. OR
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3 random illustrations showing styles different from their already published work (and not published before) and 3 drafts of the same 3 pictures.