Internet Resources for Writers
Web sites and other resources for writers. This blog is an adjunct to the the Internet Resources for Writers Web site -- http://www.internet-resources.com/writers Not everything added to the site is added to the blog and vice versa. The Towse blog is found -- http://www.towse.com/blogger/blog.htm |
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
/ CONTEST / 26th Annual Delacorte Press Contest, for a First Young Adult Novel [Deadline: 31Dec2008]
26th Annual Delacorte Press Contest, for a First Young Adult Novel Deadline: 31Dec2008 The prize of a book contract (on the publisher's standard form) covering world rights for a hardcover and a paperback edition, including an advance and royalties, will be awarded annually to encourage the writing of contemporary young adult fiction. The award consists of $1,500 in cash and a $7,500 advance against royalties. All federal, state, and local taxes, if any, are the winner's sole responsibility. Prizes are not transferrable and cannot be assigned. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. ELIGIBILITY 1. The contest is open to U.S. and Canadian writers who have not previously published a young adult novel. Employees of Random House, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and members of their families and households are not eligible. 2. Foreign-language manuscripts and translations are not eligible. 3. Manuscripts submitted to a previous Delacorte Press contest are not eligible. Suitable for readers ages 12 to 18. 100-224 typewritten pages. Double-spaced. Labels: contest |
Internet Resources for Writers
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