Are you ready for the big-time? November 12, 2008 - December 12, 2008
Contest Completed
Congratulations
Winner! -
Heartstrings Chapter 1.0
2nd Place! - Chapter 1 Look for Something More (~ Jet ~ Lag)
3rd Place! - Dreamer Preface and Chapter 1
2nd Place! - Chapter 1 Look for Something More (~ Jet ~ Lag)
3rd Place! - Dreamer Preface and Chapter 1
DetailsIs your novel ready for an editor or agent? Find out by entering this contest.
First prize will go to the most polished first chapter of a novel. You'll lose points for obvious "gotchas" like... - Using too many of the typical overused words like 'was', ly-adverbs, etc. - Slow pacing: too much backstory or introspection. - Awkward repetition of words or phrases. - Clumsy dialogue tags. - Spelling, grammar or punctuation errors. The winner will receive $30 via PayPal and a Platinum-level membership to AutoCrit.com -- an award-winning editing website for writers. The winner will be chosen by Nina Davies, published author and founder of AutoCrit.com Entries are restricted to 5000 words. Only first chapters and/or prologues are eligible. *** Only the first 100 entries will be considered! *** Prizes$30, Platinum Membership for AutoCrit.com ($49.95 value)
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