Okay Here's Your Chance, Writers: America's Next Author [View all]
Top Prize is $5000. NO entry fee!
I'll be trying this one out, for sure. The first round ends october 9, 2012, so upload your story by then. You can only enter one story so make it a good'n.
Rules are at the link:
http://www.ebookmall.com/americasnextauthor
Do You Have What It Takes?
Step forward and enter this contest if you dare to put your work in front of the world! Readers will be voting for their favorite stories and leaving feedback for authors. Are you up for it? America's Next Author is a fun and exciting new concept for those authors who aren't afraid to get serious feedback about their writing.
Multiple Chances To Win
The competition will have eight nomination rounds in which the top-ranked author of that week will be nominated for the finals. Well-written, engaging stories are important, but authors can also influence their chances of winning by mobilizing their fans online.
Don't have a huge online following? You won't have to depend on the voting public to choose your story. We also have a jury made up of publishing industry professionals that will be monitoring the contest. This jury will be looking for talent that might have been missed, and they will pick four stories as wild cards to send straight to the final rounds.
Boost Your Career
Our panel of judges is made up of experienced professionals from the publishing world, and they will be reading entries and providing authors with valuable feedback. Participation in America's Next Author will be an excellent learning experience for new authors and can give your career and exciting boost
Good Luck, DU WRITERS!