Emily Contest Opens Sept. 1

Before you leave on the Labor Day Weekend, check out the 2020 Emily Contest.

Celebrating 30 years of being a preeminent Romance writing contest, the Emily is sponsored by the West Houston Chapter of Romance Writers of America.

The Emily is open only 1 month so don't waste a lot of time or you'll miss this prestigious writing contest.

Details

• Sponsor: West Houston RWA
  
• Fee: $25 WHRWA members / $35 all others
• Opens: September 1, 2019
• Closes: October 2, 2019, 11:59 pm CT
• Eligibility: unpublished in the category entered
• Entry: First 5600 words, no synopsis
• Categories: Contemporary-Long, Contemporary-Short, Historical, FF/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: Solid Sterling Silver Emily Pin and Certificate for winner, $100 Grand Prize.

For more information, see the Emily Contest Page.

Takeaway Truth

Many authors started their writing career with being a finalist and/or winner of the Emily. Maybe this year it could be you!