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We Want Your Story III
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Hello writers!

Wouldn't you like to hear these words "We want your story!" Oh, it would be a dream come true to receive a contract from a reputable publishing house...to finally be recognized for all the hard work you put into your writing. I suppose you could self-publish and market the story yourself. But first, I would recommend researching a publisher to publish and market the story. So, what are you waiting for?!

Alright then, let's get started! This contest is going to take you step by step to finalize and submit your story. Writing a cover letter, query or sypnosis depending on the item. Researching a minimum of three publishers and then mailing your manuscript.

Now, I know some of you are probably wondering, "I can't submit a potential published story to this contest?" It is fine to submit your story. Writing.com and I, Laurencia, are not publishing your story and have no rights to your story. This is simply a contest to help you on your way to being a published author.

"Copyright - What you need to know.

If you do not want your manuscript to be read, assign a passkey to your item "Passkeys, that way I am the only person to read it, you are protected with no worry.






CONTEST GUIDELINES


1.  Open to ALL
2.  One entry per person
3.  New or old items
4.  No higher than 18+
5.  All genres
6.  Grammar and punctuation will count! So, please spellcheck and proof your work.
7.  List a minimum of three publishers you intend on sending your manuscript to AND
     the address.
8.  A cover letter is required for all submissions; book and novel, a query is required.
    You can type the cover letter/query above your manuscript, or you may create a
    separate static item. If you type it above your manuscript, please make sure that
    there is sufficient space between the two items, also use correct format.
9.  All submissions are posted in the forum. It is required to enter your item as a
    link. Here are instructions if unsure: "Posting A Link
10. If you do not submit all requirements for your entry (manuscript, required
     attachments), your entry will not qualify for a prize.
11. Assign a passkey to your entry if you do not want to publicly post it in the forum.
12. Once your submission is finalized, you may go ahead and submit it to publishers. Good luck! *smile*




MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION PREPARATION

*Note1* Before you write your attachment(s) for your manuscript, and especially before *Note1*
    mailing or e-mailing your manuscript, it is very important to check each
    publisher's guidelines.

"Standard Submission Guidelines
"Step-by-Step Instructions
"Writing Resources
"Sample Cover Letter
"Sample Query Letter
"Writing Articles for Newbie Writing.




*Star* PRIZES *Star*





Your manuscript is ready to be sent out to publishers if you have your attachments completed and your publishers listed. When I judge your entry, please have your editing completed by 12/1 or at least completed good enough for me to read/judge. I will not be giving detailed reviews, but will give you a brief opinion.


*Note1* The second part of the contest: *Note1*

ID: 798570   (Rated: ASR)
Burn My Letter - Volume 5 
Now accepting your rejection letters! [A Motivation For Publication contest.]
by The StoryMaster


If you receive rejections up until 12/31/07, I will give you 1,000 gps per rejection. Please let me know if you have mailed SM a copy of your rejection and you must have entered this contest in order to qualify. Also, e-mail the publisher that rejected your manuscript, and I will follow-up with The StoryMaster to verify your rejection.




REFERENCES

A few recommended reference manuals to purchase:

"Formatting and Submitting Your Manuscript"  
"2004 Writer's Market (Writer's Market, 2004)"  
(Purchase the most recent edition)





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