Word Alive Press Free Publishing Contest

2010 Contest Regulations and Guidelines

To qualify:

• The contest is open to Canadian citizens (including Canadian citizens living abroad) and to non-Canadians living in Canada who have legal permanent resident status.
• The contest is open to writing by all Christians who affirm The Apostles’ Creed.
• The contest is open to original manuscripts that have not been previously published  in their entirety , including self-published.
• Eligible manuscript submissions must apply to one of the two Contest Categories:
  1. Adult/Youth Fiction
  2. Adult/Youth Nonfiction
• Contest entries must be postmarked no later than July 15th, 2010.
• Contest entries must be submitted as one package containing the following three pieces:
1. Entry Form (download and print from our website)
2. Hardcopy of your manuscript (printed version)
3. Electronic Copy of your manuscript as ONE COMPLETE Word document file saved on CD.

Please address entry packages to:

Attention: Caroline Schmidt
Word Alive Press
131 Cordite Rd.
Winnipeg, MB R3W 1S1

Submission Guidelines:

• The Contest Entry Form must accompany EACH submission, serving as the cover page for the manuscript. (click here for PDF file)
• Layout recommendations:

For ease of reading by the judging committee, we appreciate receiving manuscript  submissions on 8.5” x 11” pages, double-spaced at no smaller than Times New Roman 12-point font. 

• Only MS Word document format will be accepted for submission (not PDF, etc.) and the manuscript must be saved as one complete file.
• No front/back matter or cover ideas need to be submitted.
• Your manuscript must be a minimum of 20,000 words.

Submissions will not be returned, so please make a copy for your records.

One winner in each contest category will be chosen to be PROFESSIONALLY PUBLISHED FOR FREE, including:

• WORD ALIVE PRESS PLATINUM PUBLISHING PACKAGE
• PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM COVER DESIGN
• PROFESSIONAL EDITING & FORMATTING
• DISTRIBUTION IN NORTH AMERICA
• EXPOSURE THROUGH CHRISTIAN MEDIA: TV, RADIO & NEWSPRINT
• SALES & MARKETING SERVICES

FAQ’s

1. Is there a submission fee for entering this contest?

No submission fee is required.

2. How many titles am I allowed to enter?

More than one entry per participant may be submitted. Please be sure to include a separate ENTRY FORM for each manuscript you send us.

3. Can children’s books be submitted to the contest?

While we do publish children’s picture books, this contest is limited to adult/youth chapter books.

4.  Are royalties paid on the winning titles?

Yes. Royalties will be paid quarterly as defined by our contract.

5. When will the winner be announced?

Winners will be announced in late August–early September, 2010, but please watch our website for updates.

6. Can you submit book proposals elsewhere when entering our contest?

Yes, certainly.

7. Does my manuscript need to be fully formatted and/or edited before it is submitted?

Formatting and editing are not prerequisite, but submitting the best version of your work will only enhance the impression you give to the judging committee.

8. May I email my contest submission?

No. Please mail your  entry form, hardcopy and disk to the address provided above.