WriterAdvice’s Scintillating Starts Contest
Deadline: September 2, 2024
WriterAdvice's Scintillating Starts Contest is back and better than ever. For a modest fee, everyone who submits will receive advice from B. Lynn Goodwin, a professional editor and writer.
"I will respond as if I were an agent seeking work in your genre, saying why I might take an interest in your submission or what (if anything) trips me up. As a writer, editor, and reviewer, I've seen what works and what doesn't. I consider what will be easy to sell to a publisher and what will be a challenge. I look for authenticity, originality, and reasons to keep reading."
Perks for you:
- If you're one of our winners, a part of your story, even a teaser like a pitch, will be published on our Winners Page if you give your permission. Agents will love that you've received this recognition. They'll consider your work more closely.
- If we publish your work, you will be financially compensated.
- If your work isn't quite there, you'll get tips on how to make it better.
Scintillating Starts is great preparation before you solicit agents to represent your work.
Modest entry fees:
- Logline or pitch is $5
- Query letter is $10
- Opening (1,250 words or fewer) is $15
- Submit all 3 for $27 and save 10%
