[CONTEST] Children's Book Publication



"Win the chance to have your children's book published in our brilliant competition"

<http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/system/topicRoot/Children_s_author_competition/>

How to enter:
<http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/fiction/article2277123.ece>

Terms and Conditions
<http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/children/article2273485.ece>

Deadline: 17 Nov 2007 Manuscript must be received by the last post delivery. No e-sub.

"The winner will be the entrant whose story, in the opinion of the judges, demonstrates the greatest entertainment value, quality and originality. The prize is the offer of a worldwide publishing contract with Chicken House, which shall be subject to negotiation and completion between Chicken House and the winner."

"Entries must be the original work of the entrant and not previously published. The entrant must not have previously published any book in any country, whether fiction or nonfiction. The entrant must personally submit the entry; any submissions from, or found to be from agents, will be void and rejected. The entry must be a full-length manuscript of no more than 80,000 words. The entry should be suitable for a worldwide children's audience aged 9 to 16 and the entry may centre on any subject or fit any genre. Each entry must be accompanied by a brief synopsis, plot-plan and a letter of submission explaining the book's appeal to children. Picture books and graphic novels will not be accepted and illustrations will not be considered. Entries must be written in English, typed, double-spaced, ring-bound and clearly labelled with the entrant's full name and contact details (including an address and telephone number). The entrant must retain their own copy, as no entries will be returned."


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