That's right! My (beloved) publisher, Sapphire Star Publishing, will be visiting the Alley for a pitch contest right before Valentine's Day. Why? Because SSP ♥ NA!
Who: Anyone with a complete NA contemporary or NA paranormal manuscript and a polished, query-sized
pitch (<250 words) may enter.
What: This is a
speed-based contest. Only the first 25 entries will be considered by Amy Lichtenhan,
co-owner of Sapphire Star Publishing.
When: February
09, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. EST.
(We chose this time because many of you work during the week, and it should be fairly accessible for most time zones.)
(We chose this time because many of you work during the week, and it should be fairly accessible for most time zones.)
Where: NA Alley,
of course! On the 9th, we'll leave instructions about how you can enter via
comment.
Why: Because we
love you! ♥
FAQs:
Will SSP consider novellas? Negative.
How many winners will
they select? Up to three.
What will each winner
receive? A full manuscript request!
Will there be
runners-up? Possibly...
How many? To be
determined.
What will each
runner-up receive? A partial manuscript request (first three chapters)!
Bonus:
We're asking everyone to spread the word, and as an incentive, we're offering a special giveaway!
Notes:
- We have a busy week ahead of us, so I'm skipping this month's Exploring Terms post. If you missed the first two, you can find them here ("indie") and here ("traditional").
- On Wednesday, we're revealing Victoria's cover for The Space Between. On Friday, we're announcing February's Featured Book of the Month.
- Thank you to everyone who showed up for #NALitChat last Thursday! I had a wonderful time hosting and exchanging promotional strategies with you all. For anyone who missed it, you can find the transcript here.
- We're still accepting applications for a new contributor and a group coordinator. If you're on the fence about applying, check out these expectation flyers. ;)
CONTRIBUTOR EXPECTATIONS | COORDINATOR EXPECTATIONS
Question of the Week:
Have you ever entered a pitch contest?
One day, I will have everything ready for when a pitch contest comes around! Right now, I have half an MS, and that's all lol.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just hate that? Then, by the time you finish your MS, no one is advertising contests! Ah, the woes of writing...
DeleteThanks for stopping by, Kyra! <3
Good luck, everyone. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Melissa! :)
DeleteOh awesome!! I wish I had one ready, but right now I am trying to finish up my NA Sci/Fi. Good luck to all those entering!!
ReplyDeleteAww... I wish you had one ready, too! Maybe the next contest. :)
DeleteGood luck to everyone submitting a pitch. I'm looking forward to Victoria's cover reveal on Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Faith! I'm looking forward to the reveal, too. :)
DeleteThis sounds fabulous. Amy is really great and I'm sure she'll find some amazing new NA in this contest. ;)
ReplyDeleteShe really is! :D
DeleteWe have the best pub in the world! <3
ReplyDeleteAgreed! *High five*
DeleteHow fun! Good luck to everyone. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jessie! :D
DeleteGood luck to everyone that is entering!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading and writing*
Teresa
morris1963tess@yahoo.com
Thanks for stopping by, Teresa! I appreciate it. :)
DeleteDon't have one ready. But great contest.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sheena-kay! :) Maybe next time.
DeleteSo much happening! Good luck to all who enter :) And I love your graphics sista :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, sista! <3
DeleteYAY SSP! :)
ReplyDeleteYay, indeed! :D
DeleteSounds like great fun! I'll Check in to see who's subbing what.
ReplyDeleteI really hope it is fun for everyone. :) Thanks, Lee!
DeleteI'm not good at pitching any of my books. At least not until they're out. Hanging head in shame.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound like fun though.
It's definitely a skill set all its own. *shudder*
DeleteThanks, Joylene! :)
Pitches are dang scary!
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
DeleteExcellent opportunity, thanks for arranging this. I wish I had something ready to pitch. Good luck to all those that do! :D
ReplyDeleteNo problem, Clare! I wish you had something ready, too...
DeleteMaybe next time! :)
Ooo... sweet! Sounds like fun! Good luck to everyone! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Morgan! <3
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