2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest

Attention all you Contest lovers. The 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest (ABNA) entry period opened last week.

Details

* For unpublished and self-published English-language novels.

* Entries accepted through March 2, 2014, or until 10,000 eligible entries are received.

* Entries can now be submitted through CreateSpace. To enter that way, log in and select ABNA Breakthrough Novel Award from the left side bar.

* 1 Grand Prize winner: Amazon Publishing contract with an advance of $50,000.

* 4 1st Prize winners: each receives a contract from Amazon Publishing with an advance of $15,000.

* Categories: general fiction, mystery/thriller, romance, science fiction/fantasy/horror, and young adult fiction.

If you have a specific question, read the Contest FAQ. Then visit Official Contest Rules to make sure you know all the details.

Takeaway Truth

The odds are great in this contest, but with no entry fee, what have you got to lose?