2019 Emily Closes October 2!

If you plan on entering the 2019 Emily Contest, you have only a few days left to submit your entry.

Sponsored by the West Houston Chapter of Romance Writers of America, or WHRWA, this contest closes October 2.

About The Emily
Silver Emily Pin


West Houston RWA’s Emily Contest is a premier contest for unpublished romance writers and offers:
  • Incisive first-round feedback
  • High request rate from final round editors and judges
  • Springboard to success for new writers.
For over 25 years, Emily entrants have found success through entering our contest. Visit our Contest History page to see a list of all the great authors. You could be next!

Fee: $25 WHRWA members / $35 all others

Closes: October 2, 2018, midnight CST

Eligibility: unpublished in the category entered.

Entry: First 5600 words, no synopsis.

Categories: Contemporary-Long, Contemporary-Short, Historical, FFP/Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, YA.

Judges: First Round Judges: Published in Romance, PAN authors or PRO authors who give positive, helpful feedback.

Final Judges: Two publishing professionals: agent and editor for each finalist.

Top Prize: Silver Emily Pin and Certificate for winner, $100 Grand Prize.

For More Information

Visit West Houston RWA.

Takeaway Truth

Through the years, numerous finalists and winners of The Emily have gone on to great publishing careers.

Enter today, and you may be one of those featured in Contest History in the future.

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