Novel Competition
It always amazes us the vast array of writers who have the potential to write the most amazing stories. With the wealth of variety in both style and content, no two writers handle the same subject in the same light, bringing to the table talent and imagination that is both moving and thought provoking. It is this fine tuning of the art of storytelling that will define who the ultimate winner is.
It takes a lot of courage to 'let go' - to release that manuscript out into the world of book lovers and hard nosed sales people. We've been presented with work in progress, polished pieces, manuscripts that have been worked and re-worked at length and first drafts - the saying that everyone has a book in them could not be truer. The Novel Competition judge Lorella Belli, from the Lorella Belli Literary Agency, will have the task of selecting the winner whose manuscript will be published. We know from the quality and quantity of work submitted that the job will be both a tough and challenging one.
Once a winner has been decided on then the real hard graft begins. Working directly with the Editor the manuscript will be groomed to a publishable standard. This task can take up to two years, less if the manuscript is half way there and a straightforward undertaking if the writer is willing to accept constructive comments.
The fun begins with the cover design: illustration or photograph - which will best depict the essence of the tale and grab potential buyers at first sight. Once printed the rest is up to the buying public - the hard graft is done but then the real work now begins.....
Prize Outline
- Two years to complete the manuscript
- Work alongside an Editor to bring the manuscript up to a publishable standard
- Monthly online correspondence to check on progress
- Book cover designed
- 150 copies printed
- Book sold online and through Amazon
- Copies sent to British Library
- ISBN number allocated
If you have any questions, please do get in touch with us using the contact link or alternatively you can call us direct on 0845 456 5364. All postal enquiries can be sent to us at Chapter One Promotions, 19 - 35 Sylvan Grove, London, SE15 1PD, England.
The winner will be announced on our website on Thursday 31 July 2008.
Good luck.