Great Expectations 2012
This contest now in progress!
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Categories and Final Round Judges:
Contemporary Series: Denise Zaza, Harlequin Books
Romantic series novels. If your manuscript is a series romantic suspense, you may enter the Contemporary Series category or the Romantic Suspense category. Please check our score sheets to see which benefits your writing.
Erotic Romance: Katherine Pelz, Berkley
A romance that focuses on the growing relationship between two or more people. That growth includes several sexual encounters that are described in graphic, explicit terms. The sexual relationship is essential to the growth of the characters and is a key plot point of the story. Language is frank and uncensored. May include alternative lifestyles and sexual activities not usually seen in traditional romances.
Historical: Sue Grimshaw, Random House
Romantic novels with non-contemporary settings, including regency & gothic romances.
Inspirational Contemporary: Natalie Hanemann, Thomas Nelson
Romantic novels with an inspirational message/theme, including romantic suspense, historical, etc.
Mainstream with Romantic Elements: Emilia Pisani, Pocket Books
Novels that include an element of romance but in which traditional romance conventions are not followed and in which there are themes and conflicts beyond romance. Mainly women’s fiction and chick lit.
Romantic Suspense: Adam Wilson, MIRA
Romantic novels that include an element of mystery or suspense. Since the final round editor is from a single title publisher, contestants may want to enter series romantic suspense in the contemporary series category.
Single Title: Meredith Giordan, Berkley
Romantic novels released as individual titles.
Specialized (Futuristic/Fantasy/Time Travel/Paranormal): Talia Platz, NAL
Romantic novels of any time setting (historical or futuristic) that contain elements such as time-travel, paranormal or fantasy themes. The emphasis must be on the romance.
Young Adult: Elizabeth Bistrow, NAL
Novels appropriate for young adult readers. Includes young adult heroes and heroines not exceeding 25 years of age.
Why Choose Great Expectations
We believe in e-mail and stay in touch with our contestants.
Each entrant receives:
- an e-mail confirmation when their entry and payment arrives
- notification when entries are forwarded to judges
- notification when checks are scheduled for deposit
- notification of their category's finalists
- prompt return of their judged entries
- notification of all winners
All finalists have the opportunity to update their entry and query letter, addressing thier finalist status and applying comments received from the first round of judging.
Cash prizes for first, second, and third place: $50, $30, and $15.
If you have any questions, please contact the contest coordinator.