FEE
Before Oct. 1, 2011: SM Member: $20; RWA Member $25; Non-RWA Member $30
Oct.1-15, 2011: SM Member $25; RWA Member: $30; Non-RWA Member $35
Send funds and then the entry. If you agree to judge two or more entries, you will receive a $5 discount on your entry fee.
Two ways to pay:
1) Check or money order to be made payable to SOUTHERN MAGIC in U.S. Dollars
and mailed with a completed and signed entry form to contest coordinator. Do not
send entry until we notify you of receipt of funds. Must be received before deadline.
Email category coordinator for address.
2) Or pay by PayPal, send funds to treasurer@southernmagic.org. In the comment
section of PayPal, type the category of your entry.
If You're a Finalist:
Finalists to provide synopses with final, re-edited entry. This will be returned to category coordinator via email.
In a single category, if less than ten entries are received, the authors will be placed in their alternate category and notified.
Categories
Series/Short & Long Contemporary
Romance-based series novels. Word count: 40,000 to 90,000
Final Judge - Editor: Susan Litman, Harlequin
Final Judge - Agent: Nalini Akolekar, Spencerhil Associates, Ltd.
Single Title
Romance-based novels published as individual titles. Word count: 90,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks
Final Judge - Agent: Jessica Alvarez, Bookends, LLC
Suspense (series or single title)Romance-based novels that include an element of mystery or suspense. Word count: 40,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Kristin Sevick, Tor/Forge
Final Judge - Agent: Joyce Holland, D4EO
Historical
Romance-based novels with non-contemporary settings, including regency & gothic romances. Word count: 40,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Megan Records, Kensington
Final Judge - Agent: Jill Marr, Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Unique Genres (Paranormal, Futuristic, Fantasy, Time Travel)
Romance-based novels of any time setting that contain elements such as time-travel, paranormal or fantasy themes. Word count: 90,000 to 110,000
Final Judge - Editor: Melissa Frain, Tor/Forge
Final Judge - Agent: Marlene Stringer, The Stringer Literary Agency
Young Adult
Romance-based novels published for the Young Adult market. Word count: 40,000 or more
Final Judge - Editor: Adam Wilson, Harlequin Teen
Final Judge - Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency
The Write Magic
For Southern Magic members only
Final Judge - Editor: Debra Dixon, Editor, Bell Bridge Books
Final Judge - Agent: Paige Wheeler, Agent, Folio Literary Agency
For questions about The Write Magic category, contact the contest coordinator. All Southern Magic members who either final in their category or earn a score of 90 or higher will be automatically entered into The Write Magic category final round.