Christian Writers of the West (CWOW)
Arizona’s ACFW chapter - Announces:
The Phoenix Rattler 2011-2012 writing contest - “Does your story have bite?”
* Contest open to all unpublished novelists
* Send the first scene, up to 10 pages, double spaced
* Deadline Oct 29th 2011, winner announced Feb 11th 2012, fee $25
* Category winners receive $25 prize - All Finalists receive an award certificate
* Grand Prize (worth $515) paid registration to 2012 ACFW Conference (minimum 150 entries)
CATEGORIES & FINAL-ROUND JUDGES:
Contemporary Fiction:
Don Pape, Publisher, David C Cook
Bill Jensen, Owner, William K Jensen Literary Agency
Historical Fiction:
Karen Schurrer, Acquisitions Editor, Adult Fiction, Bethany House
Joyce Hart, Agent, Hartline Literary Agency
Suspense/Thriller/Mystery:
Sue Brower, Executive Editor for Fiction, Zondervan
Elizabeth Mazer, Assistant Editor, Love Inspired Suspense
Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Allegory:
Jeff Gerke, Owner, Marcher Lord Press, Author, Jefferson Scott
Amanda Luedeke, Agent, MacGregor Literary
Young Adult:
Becky Monds, Associate Editor, Fiction, Thomas Nelson
Rachel Kent, Agent, Books & Such LiteraryAgency
Joanna MacKenzie, Browne & Miller Literary Associates
Women’s Fiction:
Ami McConnell, Sr Acquisitions Editor, Fiction, Thomas Nelson
Sandra Bishop, Agent, MacGregor Literary
Judy Mikalonis, Senior Agent, Andrea Hurst & Associates
Romance included in all categories
Watch website for details and entry form: http://www.christianwritersofthewest.weebly.com/
Contest Coordinator: DL Shipley – Rattler (at) dlshipley (dot) com
It's a great contest with a great prize. Happy writing!
