Do you have a knack for writing and also like reading crime novels? Are you looking for an opportunity to launch your writing career? Well, if your answer is yes, then ST. Martin’s Minotaur/ Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition is something you should check. Mystery Writers of America organize this contest to help young writers break into the writing industry. This competition has no restrictions regarding nationality and writing skill level. Writers with any level of writing talent, irrespective of their race, can send their application to be a part of this program. An ideal candidate for this program must be 18 or older, who has never been the author of any Published Novel (in any genre) and is not under contract with a publisher to publish a novel.
The best part of this program is that you don’t need to pay to enter the contest. Entering this competition is entirely free. You can send your entry electronically on or before the application deadline, which is December 17, 2021. The application process involves completing an online entry form and uploading an electronic file of your Manuscript. Your story must be based on the murder or another serious crime or crime. If you are selected, then you will have to enter standard form author’s agreement with the organizer for publication of the winning Manuscript. After the successful implementation of this agreement, the winner will get $10,000 in advance. If you aspire to become a successful writer and leave your footprint on the writing world and make people amazed by your exciting stories, then this contest could prove a milestone to you.
Mystery Writers of America was founded in 1945 by aspired and talented mystery writers with the motive of promoting and shielding the interest and welfare of mystery writers and increasing the esteem and literary recognition given to the genre. With the national headquarters based in New York City, the chapters of this organization have been set in Chicago and California.
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| Organization | Mystery Writers of America |
| Education Level | All |
| Subjects | All |
| Award | $10,000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| City | All |
| Nationality | Domestic and international |
| Country | USA |
| Application Deadline | December 17, 2021 |
| Application Fees | N/A |
| Requirements | Manuscript |
Who is Eligible?
Any writer, regardless of nationality, aged 18 or older, who has never been the author of any Published Novel (in any genre) and is not under contract with a publisher for publication of a novel can apply.
How to Apply?
Candidates will have to fill out an online application form with all correct and complete information. The state will allow them to upload their Manuscript. Below are some rules that they will have to follow to submit their application successfully:
Rule:
Before uploading, please ensure that your Manuscript is formatted as follows:
- The Manuscript must be either a Microsoft Word document or a PDF
- The text must be double spaced
- Pages must be numbered consecutively from beginning to end
- The Manuscript must be saved as “Manuscript Title_Entrant Name.”
Benefits
If you are selected, then you will have to enter standard form author’s agreement with the organizer for publication of the winning Manuscript. After the successful implementation of this agreement, the winner will get $10,000 in advance.
Application Deadline
Applications will close on December 17, 2021. So hurry up! Early entry might get your preference.
