Chances are, all my writing buddies out there already know about this contest, but just in case you have not heard about Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel Award, I am sharing anyway. Beginning in January, CreateSpace is accepting pitches for a multi-round contest that ends in May with a $50,000 advance and a publishing contract. Four runners-up will also receive $15,000 and contracts.
Now, you know I like a good contest to put fire in my fingers to get some writing done. And, with a lackluster showing for NaNoWriMo, I am excited to get back to work on my original baby, Expecting Happiness. From now to January, operation finish this sucker. I know, I know, I said I was done before, more than once. Turns out a couple months off, some good reading on the writing craft, and additional input has left me with a list of things I am excited to improve. Plus, still have not perfected that whole pitch thing…
So, if you have a finished or near-finished manuscript, hope you’ll join me in this endeavor. Motivation in numbers… Right?
oliviaobryon 
Yeah, maybe I’ll try Weed Therapy for this year’s ABNA. Good luck if you submit.
Thanks, good luck to you too!
Olivia- thanks for sharing! I had not heard of this contest and will definitely check it out. Even though you say your NaNoWriMo showing was lackluster, hats off to you, girl, for doing it! I applaud all who participated!
Thanks for the encouragement 🙂