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Launching
a Star 2008
Electronic
entries must be sent by September 8th and received by NAME:
____________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:
_________________________________________________________________ CITY:
DAYTIME
PH w/AC: __________________
EVENING PH: ______________________ EMAIL
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ PAYPAL
RECEIPT NUMBER (if applicable): ___________________________________ ENTRY
TITLE: _____________________________________________________________ CATEGORY
(circle one):
Historical
General Paranormal Series
Contemporary
Single Title (Contemp.)
Fantasy/Futuristics
(urban
fantasy., time/dimensional travel, sci fi) Young
Adult
Erotic Romance If in doubt, please contact the coordinator at: contest@authorsofromance.com Each contestant will receive a score sheet revealing how their entry fared. These score sheets, plus any critiques, comments, etc., from the judges, are the judges’ own opinions and are intended to help aspiring authors improve their skills by pinpointing problem areas, or highlighting strengths. Authors should never allow the opinions of others to sway them from their true love – writing the story they want to tell! WAIVER I have read all the rules of the Launching A Star Contest, sponsored by the SpacecoasT Authors of Romance, and agree to abide by all of them. I further understand that the judges’ scores are based on their own opinions and I will accept their decisions and conclusions as they pertain to this contest. I understand and accept that story ideas and titles cannot be copyrighted. I agree that I indemnify and hold harmless SpacecoasT Authors of Romance, its officers, personnel, members and judges in any dispute arising from my participation in this contest. I also verify that the enclosed is my own work, and that I have not received $1000 or more, either as an advance or in actual earnings, for any single work of fiction within the last five years. SIGNED: __________________________________ DATE: ________________________ (Entry will be disqualified without signature on above waiver) Have
you included: For residents of the continental US: 1. The completed, signed entry sheet? 2. Your entry fee (check or money order) payable to SpacecoasT Authors of Romance? $25 for STAR members $30 for non-members OR A receipt showing payment via PayPal (available from the Contest section of the STAR website at: www.authorsofromance.com)
3. Four copies of the first chapter of your manuscript (up to 25 pages)? 4. A cover sheet with your name, the manuscript name, the category entered, your address, phone number, email address? 5. A Tyvek 10x13 Self-Addressed, Stamped Envelope for return of your entry? (Please do not use cardboard mailers, manila or padded envelopes) Mail Entries to:
Launching A Star Contest For all contestants residing in 1. Sent an email titled LAUNCHING A STAR CONTEST to the contest coordinator at contest@authorsofromance.com with the following attachments: a. A completed application form (electronic signatures are acceptable) b. An MS Word compatible file of up to the first chapter of your manuscript (up to 25 pages) c. An MS Word compatible cover sheet d. A copy of your PayPal receipt (may be emailed separately if necessary) For questions not covered by in the FAQ section of the STAR website, please email the Contest Coordinator,
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