Emerald City Opener Contest

Sponsor: Greater Seattle Romance Writers of America

Opens: April 1, 2012
Deadline: May 31, 2012
Fee: $12 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Electronic submittal.

Eligibility: Unpublished writers

Entry: Your novel's opening hook - The Opener - is what attracts an editor or agent. Polish the first seven pages of your manuscript and enter the Emerald City Opener Contest, sponsored by the Greater Seattle Chapter of RWA.

Categories: Category (Series) Romance, Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, Romantic Elements, Romantic Suspense, Young Adult

Judges: PROs & published authors. Are you interested in judging? Please become an ECO judge!
Final Judges: Agents & editors attending Emerald City Writers' Conference October 26-28

Finalists receive a private pitch with their editor or agent of choice if attending Emerald City Writers' Conference on October 26-28. Top prize in each category is $25.

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Conference

Emerald City Writers' Conference

Mark your calendars!

October 26-28, 2012
Bellevue Westin
Bellevue, Washington