Romance Writing Contests

Romance Writing Contests

Writing Contests

"Nothing in life just happens. You have to have the stamina to
meet the obstacles and overcome them. " ~ Golda Meir

Articles About Contests

Writing Contests: If you are going to enter some, judge a few, or even
coordinate one, then this article is for you.
'Confessions of a Contest Queen'
Confessions of a Contest Judge
Contests for the Category Challenged!
The GM&C of Writing Contests
How To Enter Writing Contests and Survive (Part One)
How To Enter Writing Contests and Survive (Part Two)
Chapter Contests and their Foibles
Contests Anonymous: Tips from a Self-Proclaimed Junkie
Contests and Conferences
Contests; Do They Help On the Road to Publication?
Is the Golden Heart Golden?: Contest Tips From a Four-Time Finalist
Some Swear By Them, Some Swear At Them
Judging Contests
So You're Judging a Writing Contest...
Choosing The Contest That Works For You
Climbing the Slush Pile
Literary Contests -- Facts and Fakes
A Dictionary of 'Contest Speak'
The Grammar Wench's Judging Tips
Writing Contest Tips
There is a Contest Revolution Afoot!

RWA Contests

Some deadlines CHANGE from year to year, even by months sometimes, so
please DOUBLE CHECK the deadline date on the contest's website. (Of
course some site addresses change too.) If you do find a mistake or know
of a chapter contest I've missed, drop me a note by clicking here.

Contests For Unpublished Writers

July
Indiana's Golden Opportunity
Cleveland Rocks Romance
Melody of Love Competition
Heart of the West
Romancing the Novel Contest
Put Your Heart in a Book
Best Bite Contest
Write Hook Query Contest

August
Where the Magic Begins
Golden Rose Contest
Southern Heat Contest
Picture This Contest
Magic Moment Contest
On the Far Side
The Golden Pen

September
Finally A Bride
Hot Prospect Contest
Gateway to the Rest
Labor of Love Contest
Oak Leaf Award of Excellence
Fiction from the Heartland
Launching a Star
Hold Me, Thrill Me Contest

October
Love and Laughter
The Suzannah
Heart of the West
Emily Contest
On The Far Side
Feel The Magic
Romancing the Tome
Winter Nights
Ticket To Write

November
First Kiss Contest
The Dreaded Synopsis
GOTCHA! Contest                           Hook,
Line, and Sinker                      Golden
Heart Contest
Laurie Contest
First Chapter Contest

December
Foot In The Door Contest                 Sharp
Synopsis Contest
Great Expectations Contest
From the Heart
Happy Endings Contest
Laurie Contest
Smoky Mountain Valentine

January
Winter Rose Contest
Rebecca Contest
Heart of the Rockies Contest
The Marlene Awards

February
Merritt Contest
Romance Through the Ages
Grand Beginnings

March
Four Seasons Awards
The Barclay Sterling
Spring into Romance
A Touch of Magic

April
Fool for Love Contest
The Royal Ascot - Regency
Touched by Love Contest
Haunted Hearts
The Shelia
Orange Rose
Foot in the Door

May
The Golden Claddagh
Summer Sizzle Contest
The Molly
Ignite the Flame
TARA
Original Golden Opportunity
Jasmine Contest
Golden Synopsis
Great Beginnings
Book of Your Heart
We Dare You
Labor of Love

June
Golden Gateway Contest
Emerald City Opener
Colorado Gold
Lone Star Writing Competition
Happily Ever After
Reveal Your Inner Vixen
Get Your Stiletto In The Door
Maggie
Heart to Heart Contest

Contests For Published Writers

July
Award of Excellence Contest

August
Laurel Wreath Award
Annual Madcap

September
Laurie
Barclay Gold

October

November
RITA
National Readers' Choice Award

December
HOLT Medallion award

The American Title Contest giving by Dorchester Publishing
Paranormal only. For more info click here.
Deadline June 1st, 2007

The Brava Novella Contest giving by Kensington Publishing
Theme: Reunited lovers. For more info click here.
Deadline September 30, 2007