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Introduction
An essential part of an author’s book package is the description. Encapsulating the contents of a full-length novel into a couple of paragraphs, however, is exceedingly challenging and not exactly on the wish list of an author who has already spent a surplus of time completing a novel. It takes a special talent to create dynamic book descriptions and blurbs that draw in potential readers.
The Blurb Contest is hoping to discover just such a talent by hosting its latest contest, a global search for the ideal book description or blurb for the novel Fruition by James Borto. We invite entries from all over the globe. However, all entries must be submitted in English. There is no entry fee. Entries must be the property of the submitter/applicant and have all author rights. Multiple contestants are permitted; however, they will only receive one prize to be shared. Multiple entries from any one particular author, or team of authors, are prohibited. The judges will designate a separate column for honorable mentions.
Description submissions must either in PDF or Microsoft Word. Each submission will be protected and only accessible to Blurb Contest staff. Winners will be contact via email. Winners will be featured on our website, which will include their bios. Information to be filled out includes an entry form, an email address. Blurb submissions will be accepted as attachments. Please do not place submission entries in the body of the email. In the submission email, please type Blurb Contest Entry in the title.
Entries & Prizes
Entry to the contest is free to all applicants and is not restricted to the United States. The dates for entries have been extended, will be accepted from February 1st, 2024, until May 31st, 2024, 11:59 p.m. Central Time. A limit of one entry per applicant will be allowed. Your description must be between 1 and 3 paragraphs. It must not contain any profanities. The total word count of your entry must not exceed 300 words. Four cash prizes are available:
- First Place: $1,000 US dollars
- Second Place: $300 US dollars
- Third Place: $200 US dollars
- Fourth Place: $100 US dollars
Contest winners will be contacted via email, and or by phone, by October 1st, 2024. Winners will be announced on the website on October 1st, 2024. Awards will be paid as a one time payoff in the form of a company check. Open submission will begin on February 1st, 2024. The final deadline is May 31st, 2024.
In addition to cash prizes, the first-place winner will have their book description attached to the hardcover, softcover, and ebook versions of Fruition by James Borto.
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