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The Phoenix Rattler

"Does your story have bite?"
Find out in our annual writing contest for unpublished writers

Thank you for your interest in entering the contest. The 2014 Rattler Contest is closed for entries, as of 5 pm Arizona time, August 29th.
The Rattler, hosted by Christian Writers of the West (ACFW-Arizona), is an exciting contest for unpublished fiction writers, or those who have not published in the last five years. Self-published authors are eligible, however you may not enter a manuscript that is in print or was available for purchase at any time in the last five years from date of entry.

All entrants receive feedback from published authors and/or experienced critiquers. Respected editors and agents will judge finalists in each category. Overall winner receives a Kindle Fire HD or gift certificate of like value.  

How to Enter

Submit the first fifteen contiguous pages of your novel plus a one-page synopsis of the whole book no later than August 29, 2014. (Completed manuscript is not required to enter.)  

You may enter as many times as you wish; however, for each submission you must also fill out an entry form and submit an additional entry fee of $25.


Please be sure to read the Contest Documents posted below for complete information.

2014 RATTLER CONTEST JUDGES

CATEGORYJUDGEORGANIZATION
Contemporary (includes Contemporary, Women's, Romance)Michelle GrawkowskiAgent, 3 Seas Literary Agency
Historical (before 1960, includes Historical Romance)Susan BrowerNatasha Kern Literary Agency
Suspense, Romantic Suspense/MysteryElizabeth MazerEditor, Harlequin Love Inspired
Young Adult (for under 18)Rachel KentAgent, Books & Such Literary Management
Fantasy/Science Fiction/SpeculativeSteve LaubePresident, The Steve Laube Literary Agency & Editor, Enclave Publishing
Categories: Choose ONE per submission

___ Contemporary Fiction (includes Contemporary, Women’s, Romance)
___ Historical Fiction (before 1960, includes Historical Romance)
___ Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Mystery
___ Young Adult (for under 18)
___ Fantasy, Science-Fiction and Speculative Fiction

Please submit your entries via email to the appropriate Category Coordinator at the email addresses listed below.  Put the Category you're entering in the subject line of the email. (Entries not accepted until August 1, 2014.)


2014 RATTLER CONTEST COORDINATORS
CATEGORYCOORDINATOREMAIL ADDRESS
Contemporary (includes Contemporary, Women's, Romance)Tanara McCauleytanara@tanaramccauley.com
Historical (before 1960, includes Historical Romance)Shari Broyerrattlerhistoricalcoord@gmail.com
Suspense, Romantic Suspense/MysteryLeola Ogleleolaogle@gmail.com
Young Adult (for under 18)Ryan Nicholsonrattler14ya@gmail.com
Fantasy/Science Fiction/SpeculativeRyan Nicholsonrattler14scififan@gmail.com
Download Contest Documents Below...
PDF FILES
Submission Guidelines
Rules
Entry Form
Score Sheet
Contest Flyer - to share with your friends

WORD FILES
Submission Guidelines
Rules
Entry Form
Score Sheet
Contest Flyer - to share with your friends

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