Writing Contest: Mills and Boon New Voices
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Copied from: The Pink Heart Society blog
At Mills & Boon, we believe that there’s a romance in everyone – and we want yours! Have you ever dreamed of becoming a published author and writing your way into readers’ hearts? Well, this is your chance!
What is New Voices?
In September 2010 we launch a global search for fresh writing talent to join Mills & Boon’s galaxy of romantic fiction stars.
A celebration of romance, New Voices will put entrants through their romantic fiction paces – and we want you to have your say every step of the way!
The winner of the competition will win some fantastic prizes, including publication of the winning entry by Mills & Boon and a Mills & Boon editor for a year!
How Do I Enter?
Anyone who hasn’t been published before (see the Ts & Cs for more details!) can enter the competition; all you need to do is upload the first chapter of your Mills & Boon novel to this website from 6th September 2010. There’ll be just one entry per person allowed, so make sure that it’s your best! So, get writing!
How Will It Work?
There’ll be FOUR stages to the competition:
Stage One
We want everyone to upload the first chapter of their Mills & Boon novel! The best bit is that you’ll be able to read everyone else’s entry as well – and be able to comment on them too. Let’s get the romance debate going!
Stage Two
The Mills & Boon editorial team will whittle down all the entries to just ten finalists, who’ll be asked to write the second chapter of their Mills & Boon novel.
Stage Three
We’ll ask YOU to vote for your favourite entry out of the top ten. Along with the judges, you’ll decide on the four finalists who go through to the next round!
Stage Four
The finalists will write the ‘pivotal moment’ of their Mills & Boon novel. Then, with the judges, you’ll decide the winner by voting for your favourite.
Power to the romance fans!!!
How Do I Get Involved?
Whether you’re a writer or a reader – we need you! We’d love you enter the competition, and you can also join the debate:
- Tell us which entry is your favourite
- Tell us what kind of romances you like – and don’t like!
- Vote for your favourite finalist and help to decide the winner
This is your chance to have your say about what Mills & Boon publishes and we can’t wait to hear from you!
And if that’s not enough, we’ve also got some great prizes and giveaways, so there’s plenty of reasons to stop by from 6th September.
Inspiration
Want to get writing asap? Check out millsandboon.co.uk for more on our fantastic authors, great offers and all the latest releases to inspire you! And remember, there’s no better research than reading the books and knowing your market…
Even better than that, why not attend a Mills & Boon Masterclass by one of our authors or editors at libraries across the UK? After all, they’re the experts….
Author / Editor | Library | Date | Contact |
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Michelle Styles | Knaresborough | 1st Sep, 7pm | 0845 300 5112 |
Heidi Rice | Brent | 6th Aug, 6.30 – 8.30 |
020 8937 3400 |
Kate Walker | Doncaster | TBC | 01302 736000 |
Liz Fielding | Carmarthan | 9th August | 01267 224824 |
Caroline Anderson & Kate Hardy | Diss & Attleborough | 18th August | 01953 452 319 (Attleborough) 01379 642 609 (Diss) |
Chantelle Shaw | Dover | 7th September | 01304 374 726 |
Meg Lewis & Megan Bassett – Editors |
Havering | 26th August, 6 – 7.45pm |
01708 342071 |
Lucy Gilmour Flo Nicoll Anna Boatman |
East Sheen | 7th September, time tbc | 020 8876 8800 |
Fiona Harper | Bromley | TBC | 0208 461 7185 |
India Grey | Nantwich | 9th September | 01270 624867 |
Come Back Soon!
From September 6th 2010, this site will be the hub of New Voices, with all sorts of brilliant stuff going on:
- Enter the competition
- Vote for your favourite entry
- Get fantastic insights from our editors ranging from writing masterclasses to their thoughts on the competition entries
- FREE eBooks to download
- FREE short stories
- Blogs from your favourite authors.
- Fantastic prize draws
See you soon!
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