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By: Claudia Cole

Claudia Cole — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:38:43 +0000

Madeline as far as I can recall it would be ok to enter a chapter that has placed in contests. But I really can’t say for sure. My best advice is for you to go back and read every post and every reply. The editor’s have been very thorough in their responses so you should find the answer to that question.

I would go back and check for you but I have a hectic schedule over the next week.

Claudia.

By: Madeline Smyth

Madeline Smyth — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:16:21 +0000

Hi Claudia,

Thanks for the info regarding the Prologue.

Do you know the answer to Greta’s question (just above my question) on whether a manuscript that has placed in RWA chapter contests can be entered in this contest?

Thanks,
Madeline

By: Tren

Tren — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:43:58 +0000

I apologize if this question has been answered elsewhere on the site.

Regarding the 5,000 words: is this computer word count?

Thank you!

Tren

By: Claudia Cole

Claudia Cole — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:48:58 +0000

Madeline I asked this question and this is the response that I got from Tessa. I’ve cut and pasted,

Yes, a prologue is acceptable as part of the 5,000 word count.
Some authors find prologues very effective as a way of whetting readersâ€™ appetites before jumping right into the relationship and the story.
The only thing to remember is, prologues should be no more than 2 – 3 pages long. Shorter, if possible.

Hope this helps.

Good luck with your entry,

Claudia.

By: Madeline Smyth

Madeline Smyth — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:33:27 +0000

Hi Tessa,

If the ms has a Prologue, can that be included with Chapter One, if the total entry is still 5,000 words or less?

Thanks,
Madeline

By: GretaM

GretaM — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:54:50 +0000

Hi, Tessa.

Can we enter a manuscript which has placed in RWA chapter contests, but not yet been submitted to Hqn/Silh/M&B?

Thanks–
Greta

By: Tessa

Tessa — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:13:30 +0000

Greta – synopses should be double-spaced, please.

Mini – sure you can enter with an incomplete manuscript. However, you should be able to submit a full synopsis of your completed story with your first chapter when you enter the competition. Hope you know how your story’s going to end!