Heart & Scroll Contests

The Magic Moments Contest specializes in detailed personal critiques!

This is your chance to see how your writing stacks up! Send us the first ten (10) pages of your manuscript (either the first chapter or the prologue), and we'll give you the benefit of three detailed critiques.

Final Round Judge: Miriam Kriss, Agent (Irene Goodman Agency)

http://www.irenegoodman.com

First Place Winner will receive $100 and a certificate; Second and Third Place winners will receive certificates.

CONTEST RULES:

Eligibility:

This contest is open to all writers not published in the last five years.

Format:

• Your entry must include FOUR (4) copies of the first TEN (10) pages of your manuscript.
• Entries must be in proper manuscript format with title and page number in the header. Please DO NOT put your name on any manuscript pages.
• You must include a completed and signed Entry Form for each entry.
• You must include a check for the entry fee made to Heart and Scroll RWA for each entry.
• You must enclose an SASE sufficient for the return of score sheets and all manuscripts.

Deadline:

All entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2010.

First Round:

• All entries are judged.
• Detailed feedback will be recorded on three copies of the entry.
• Contestants will be notified of their status via email.
• Feedback forms will be returned via the SASE provided.

Final Round:

• Top 3 contestant entries provided to Miriam Kriss for judging.
• Winners will be notified of their status.

Fees:

Entry fees are $25 for RWA members and $30 for non-RWA members.

Magic Moments Entry Form

Please send entries to:

If you have questions, please email via the Contact Us page.  Include "Magic Moments Contest" in the subject line.