THE RULES
1. Applications will be accepted between August 1, 2007 and midnight September 15, 2007. No entries will be accepted after that time.
2. All entries must be no more than 1500 words. The word count will not include titles, headers or footers. A 5 point penalty will be endured for overcounts between 1 and 25, 10 point penalty between 25 and 50 overage, and more than 50 words over word count will disqualify the entry.
3. All entries must be submitted in a Word document, in either Times New Roman or Arial font set at 12 as font size. All Entries must be double spaced. All entries must have a header with author's name, title and page number.
4. No entries will be accepted that contain profane language or sexually questionable content. (Judge's discretion)
5. Only those contestants placing in first, to fifth will be notified at the closure of this contest.
6. Place winners will be notified within 10 days of contest closure.
7. First place winner will receive a copy of The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac--History. This book will help you learn what it would take to win a caveman fight, prove you're not a witch, and many other fascinating historical dilemmas. It is a must for Historical Fiction writers.
8. Second place winner will receive a copy of Terry Whalen's e-booklet entitled, Straight Talk from the Editor-18 Keys to a Rejection-proof Submission
9.Third place winner will receive a copy of Randy Ingermason's e-booklet entitled, The 3 Things You Must Have to Publish Your Novel.
10. The top 5 entries will be posted on this site after judging has been completed and winners have been notified. These 5 entries will receive a professional edit and critique. Winning entries will be posted only after author has been allowed to make any necessary corrections or changes pertaining to edit and critique.
11. All entries must be submitted with the understanding that their stories will be posted on this site. Every entry received will be accepted as an agreement in allowing our site to display the works.
12. All entrants will receive a discount on any course or service offered by A Writer's Toolbox, on this web site for the next 2 months.
13. Fill in form below and press submit. To submit your entry, after filling in the form, hit the email me button at the bottom.
14. Entries will be judge on a 10 point system for:
a) Readability-grammar, spelling, sentence structure, etc.
b) Development-Plot & Structure, Story development (Freytag Triangle as example), Setting and Literary Devices
c)Characters-Development, Description, Consistency and Believability
d) Entertainment Value- Enjoyability, and Creation of interest in other works by author
e) Factual Accuracy-Setting, Props, Dialogue, and Historical Events
Writing Historical Fiction can be one of the most enjoyable genre to enter into. It can, however, be one of the more difficult. No matter what your story, there are going to be facts, settings, characters and historical events that must remain accurate to maintain the reader's respect.
This contest is for those who have just begun down this exciting road, as well as for those who have traveled it for a while.
Each entry will be judged for the skill and expertise applicable to the author's experience level. Beginner writers have just as much chance of winning this contest as anyone who has already been published.
Please, read the rules below. At the bottom, you will find a short form to fill out. Fill in the required information and press the submit button. Then, use the email button to submit your story. Please, make sure it is in the required format.
