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CoNTeSTS 

If you're ready to become a published writer, consider entering one or more of our contests.

 

To enter, simply make a secure payment by paypal by clicking on the appropriate button, then email your sample work to shoemusicpress@gmail.com

 

You can use the same email that you use for paypal, or a different one provided it's clear who you are on both.

 

Thanks, and we look forward to reading your work.

 

Sincerely,

Gordon Purkis

Editor-in-Chief  

Long Fiction
 

  • Manuscript length: 40,000+ words

  • Award: Custom Book Publication, 50 copies and $100 award

  • Details: Open to Fiction, Creative Non-fiction/Essays, Memoir

  • What to do: Send Chapter sample of ~2,500 words and $25 paypal by June 30, 2017

Short Fiction
 

  • Manuscript Length: <25,000 words

  • Award: Custom Book Publication, 50 copies, and $100 award

  • Details: Open to Fiction, Creative Non-fiction/Essays, Memoir

  • What to do: Send Chapter sample ~2,500 words and $20 paypal by June 30, 2017

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Poetry

 

  • Manuscript Length: 40+ poems of any length

  • Award: Custom Book Publication, 50 copies, and $100 award

  • Details: Open to any type of poetry but we prefer non-rhyming

  • What to do: Send 10 poem sample and $15 by paypal by June 30, 2017

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Terms and Conditions:

 

  • Email your submission to shoemusicpress@gmail.com and include the name of the contest you are submitting to.

  • Include your full name, pen name if applicable, mailing address, and telephone number on your manuscript.

  • We’re looking for the best writing, but a style that is accessible to most. Please take care to proofread your manuscript for typos – have a friend help. That will give you the best chance at success.

  • If chosen as the winner, you agree to email a copy of your full manuscript to shoemusicpress@gmail.com as well as mail a paper copy of your manuscript to Shoe Music Press 2140 Newport Landing, Alpharetta, GA 30009

  • You will sign a reasonable publishing contract that will outline our responsibilities as a publisher and your rights as an author.

  • Shoe Music Press has the final say in editorial matters, including but not limited to: grammar, punctuation, formatting, etc.

  • All contestants receive a copy of the winning manuscript in their submission category.

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