Submissions to the third annual Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize is now open.
For this year's competition, Hot Key Books is teaming up with the online writing community Wattpad in search for unpublished, unagented yet promising young authors who write for a teen audience.
“We want great characters, strong plot and a fresh voice - plus something a little bit different, something to make the book stand out. We think there should be more young writers published, and we know there is a treasure trove of talent on Wattpad.” -- Sara O’Connor, Hot Key Books Digital and Editorial Director
The deadline for submission of entries is on August 16, 2014, and the announcement of the winner is on April 2015. The winner will receive a £10,000 worldwide publishing contact with Hot Key Books.
The panel of judges will include TV and radio presentor Jameela Jamil, journalist Tom Huddleston, author Maureen Johnson (13 Little Blue Envelopes, Girl at Sea), and 2012 Young Writers Prize winner Katie Coyle (Vivian vs The Apocalypse).
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
(1) The competition is open to unpublished and unagented writers from around the world aged 18-25.
(2) Entries must be a complete manuscript of around 40,000-100,000 words, written in English and for a teen audience.
(3) Entries must be uploaded on Wattpad by 23:59 GMT, August 16, 2014.
(4) A longlist of twenty (20) titles will be determined via votes from Wattpad members, after which five (5) will be shortlist by Hot Key Books. From there, the panel of judges will select the winner.
For more information, visit the Hot Key Books blog or Wattpad.
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