Writer on the Verge of Deadlines
May 29, 2017 by A Slice of Orange in category Writer on the Verge by Kate Carlisle tagged as deadlines, Kate Carlisle, Writer on the VergeFrom A Slice of Orange Archives
Deadline Hell. I’m there.
It’s my first trip and I’m not liking it much. In fact, I’m going a little crazy.
I wish I could blog about something happy and carefree but I’m harried and nervous and can’t sleep, can’t think of anything but the book and how much more I need to write and how little time I have to do it. I’ve lost all peripheral vision. I can only focus on one little page, nothing else.
I’ve lost track of what’s happening on all my favorite TV shows.
I can’t read anything new. I’ve taken to re-reading old favorite books because I already know what happens and don’t have to focus too much on the story.
And I’m living on TV dinners. That can’t be healthy.
I spend most of my time in sweatpants, a big old work shirt and comfortable shoes. It’s not a good look for me.
So why am I always smiling? 🙂
Kate Carlisle is always smiling because her first book, Homicide in Hardcover, from NAL, is now available everywhere!
Since this column was originally posted in February 2009, Kate as gone on to publish over 20 books. You can get a complete list of her novels at Kate Carlisle Bibliography. Four of her newest titles are available below.
Contest Deadlines
January 20, 2012 by Marianne H. Donley in category Archives tagged as Contests, deadlines
Fire and Ice Contest (EO)
Chicago North RWA
Received by February 1, 2012
First 25 pages.
http://www.chicagon
Laurie Contest
Smokey Mountain Romance Writers
Deadline: February 1, 2012
First chapter not to exceed 25 pages.
http://www.smrw.
The Sandy (EO)
Crested Butte Writers
Received by Midnight February 12, 2012
First 20 pages and up to a 2 page synopsis for a total page count of 22 pages.
http://thesandy.
Between the Sheets
Greater Detroit RWA
Deadline: February 14, 2012
Ten-page love scene (sweet to erotic) and a one-page unjudged set-up.
http://www.gdrwa.
Cleveland Rocks Romance
Northeast Ohio RWA
Deadline to enter: February 14, 2012
First 7K words, one page synopsis optional.
http://www.neorwa.
Merritt Contest
San Antonio Romance Authors
Received by Midnight CST, February 14, 2012
First twenty-five pages plus synopsis, five page max.
http://www.sararwa.
Readers’ Crown for Published Authors
RomCon
Submitted by February 14, 2012
Copyright date of 2011
http://www.romconin
PNWA Literary Contest
Deadline Febryary 17, 2012
Send one page synopsis + beginning with 28 page max.
http://www.pnwa.
Fabulous Five
WisRWA
Received by 11:59pm, March 1, 2012
First 2500 words.
http://www.wisrwa.
Great Beginnings Contest
Utah Chapter RWA
Deadline: March 1, 2012
First five pages.
http://www.utahrwa.
Inspirational Readers Choice Award (P)
Faith, Hope & Love RWA Chapter
Deadline: Midnight, March 1, 2012
Copyright of 2011
http://faithhopelov
More Than Magic Contest
Entry Deadline March 2, 2012 – Book received by March 7th.
Copyright of 2011
http://rwimagiccont
CNW Contest
Postmarked by March 15, 2011
Max length of 5k words.
http://www.writers-
Pepper Phillips is the author of “The Devil Has Dimples”.
SEPTEMBER CONTEST DEADLINES
August 20, 2011 by Marianne H. Donley in category Archives tagged as Contests, deadlines, Donna CaubarreauxUpdated and all sites tested…Compiled by Donna Caubarreaux….May be forwarded with credits.
- EA = Electronic Format Available
- EA/Non US = Electronic for Foreign Entries
- EO = Electronic Only
- MO = Members Only
- U = Unpublished
- P = Published
- P/3 = Not published in three years
- Pnr = Published, but not by RWA standards
- PC = Not published in category selected
Valley of the Sun Romance Writers
Deadline: September 1, 2011
Enter: 3-5-page synopsis and up to 25 pages of story (30 pages max). Entry or synopsis may be shorter, but neither may be longer than specified.
Music City Romance Writers
Received by September 1, 2011
First twenty-five pages.
Maryland Romance Writers
Received by September 1, 2011
Up to 20 pages of any scene that showcases your use of sensual tension, plus an unjudged 1-page set-up (optional).
Oklahoma RWA
Deadline: September 2, 2011
First thirty pages.
Chick Lit Writers of the World
Received by midnight: September 6, 2011
No more than five thousand words.
Missouri RWA
Received by September 9, 2011
Writer must submit up to the first 7000 words (approx 25-28 pages) of manuscript.
RWA New York City
Midnight: September 12, 2011
Fifteen pages maximum, brief synopsis (two pages maximum, not judged)
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Donna Caubarreaux is a member of Coeur de Louisiane, Scriptscene Chapter, NOLA Stars, Heart of Louisiana, and EPIC. She received a RWA Service Award in 1997
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April 21, 2011 by Marianne H. Donley in category Archives tagged as Contests, deadlines, writingUpdated and all sites tested…Compiled by Donna Caubarreaux….May be forwarded with credits.
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EA = Electronic Format Available
EA/Non US = Electronic for Foreign Entries
EO = Electronic Only
MO = Members Only
U = Unpublished
P = Published
P/3 = Not published in three years
Pnr = Published, but not by RWA standards
PC = Not published in category selected
MAY CONTEST DEADLINES
Bad Kitty II
Inland Valley RWA
Emailed or postmarked by May 1, 2011
First fifteen pages + one page synopsis (Kitties and/or Werewolfs)
http://inlandvalleyrwa.wordpress.com/bad-kitty-ii-bigger-and-badder/
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Break-Up Contest
Alaska Romance Writers
Received by May 1, 2011
Enter break-up or dark moment scent, limit to ten pages, with up to three page set-up.
http://www.alaskawriters.com/membersites/akrwa/about.html
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TARA Contest (u – P/3 – EA)
Tampa Area Romance Authors
Received by May 1, 2011
The first chapter, 4,000 words max (actual word count), including prologue if applicable.
http://www.tararwa.com/contest/contest.php
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Golden Claddaugh
Celtic Hearts romance Writers
Due by May 5, 2011
First thirty pages + up to five page synopsis.
http://www.celtichearts.org/contest.html
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Maggie Award for Published Authors (P)
Georgia Romance Writers
Deadline: May 8, 2011
Copyright of 2010
http://www.georgiaromancewriters.org/the-maggies/2011-maggie-awards-for-published-romance-novelists-rules/
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The Molly Contest (EO)
Heart of Denver Romance Writers
Received by May 15, 2011
First thirty pages (max) + five page (max) synopsis
http://www.hodrw.com/contests/the-2010-molly-unpublished-writer-contest/
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Ignite the Flame
Central Ohio Fiction Writers
Postmarked by May 16, 2011 or Emailed by same date.
Entries should be 15 pages MAX, with an optional one-page, un-judged, set-up. (No synopsis) Entries should be the first meet or first reunion meeting of your hero and heroine.
http://www.cofw.org/contest.html
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Weta Nichols Writing Contest (U – EO)
Ozark Romance Authors
Received by May 16, 2011
First ten pages.
http://www.ozarksromanceauthors.com/
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- Check out the Award Winning Romance Books on: http://awardwinningromances.blogspot.com/
- Contest Alert-All the news on upcoming contests, plus Finalist & Winner listings, questions, etc. Sign up now! ContestAlert-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Donna Caubarreaux is a member of Coeur de Louisiane, Scriptscene Chapter, NOLA Stars, Heart of Louisiana, and Kiss of Death. She received a RWA Service Award in 1997
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February 21, 2011 by Marianne H. Donley in category Archives tagged as Contests, deadlinesMARCH CONTEST DEADLINES
Updated and all sites tested…Compiled by Donna Caubarreaux….May be forwarded with credits.
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EA = Electronic Format Available
EA/Non US = Electronic for Foreign Entries
EO = Electronic Only
MO = Members Only
U = Unpublished
P = Published
P/3 = Not published in three years
Pnr = Published, but not by RWA standards
PC = Not published in category selected
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Dixie First Chapter Contest (U – EO)
Magnolia State Romance Writers
Deadline: March 1, 2011
First twenty-five pages.
http://www.msrw.org/Dixie_First_Chapter.html
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Fabulous Five Contest
Wisconsin RWA Chapter
Received: 11:59pm – March 1, 2011
First ten pages. 2500 words max.
http://www.wisrwa.org/contest.html#f5
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Great Beginnings Contest (U – EO – PC – P/3)
Utah Chapter RWA
Deadline: March 1, 2011
Enter first five pages.
http://www.utahrwa.com/gbcontest.html
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Inspirational Reader’s Choice Awards (U)
Faith, Hope and Love RWA
Deadline: Midnight, March 1, 2011
2010 Copyright
http://www.faithhopelove-rwa.org/irc.html
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More Than Magic (P)
Romance Writers Ink
Entry Deadline: March 1, 2011
Copyright of 2010
http://rwimagiccontests.wordpress.com/
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Query Quandry Contest (EO – U)
New Hampshire Romance RWA
Received by Midnight March 1, 2011
One page query letter. Optional 1-2 pg. synopsis.
http://www.nhrwa.com/contest.html
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Genesis (U – Members Only)
American Christian Fiction Writers
Received by March 4, 2011 (Recommend 2/21/11 date.)
First fifteen pages plus one page single spaced synopsis.
http://www.acfw.com/genesis
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CNW Contest
Writers-Editors Network
Postmarked by March 15, 2011
Enter 5K.
http://www.writers-editors.com/Writers/Contests/Contest_Guidelines/contest_guide/lines.htm
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Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence for Published Authors
Kiss of Death Chapter
Received by March 15, 2011
Copyright Date of 2010
http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org/d_published.php
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Daphne du Maurier Award for Unpublished Authors (U – EO)
Kiss of Death Chapter
Received by 11:59pm MT – March 15, 2011
First 5k words, Synopsis up to 675 words.
http://www.rwamysterysuspense.org/d_unpublished.php
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20th Annual Duel on the Delta Contest (U – EO)
River City Romance Writers
Deadline: March 15, 2011
First twenty pages plus optional one page unjudged synopsis.
http://www.rivercityromancewriters.org/duel.html
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Carol Awards
American Fiction Christian Writers
Received by March 18, 2011
Copyright of 2010 from approved Christian Publishing Houses.
http://www.acfw.com/carol
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Spring Into Romance
San Diego RWA
Postmarked by March 18, 2011
First twenty-five pages.
http://www.rwasd.com/contest/index.html
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PRISM
Fantasy. Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter
Deadline: March 19, 2011
Publication date of 2010
http://www.romance-ffp.com/
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Touch of Magic (U – P/5 – EO)
Central Florida Romance Writers
Deadline: March 20, 2011
First 25 pages + up to three page synopsis.
http://www.cfrwa.com/?page_id=28
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Check out Contests and Contest Winners on: http://contestdivas.blogspot.com/
Check out the Award Winning Romance Books on:
http://awardwinningromances.blogspot.com/
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Contest Alert-All the news on upcoming contests, plus Finalist and Winner
listings, questions, etc. Sign up now!
ContestAlert-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Announcement only list:
ContestDeadlines-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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For Published Authors
ContestAlertPublished-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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If you’re a Contest Judge, join
ContestsJudges-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Donna Caubarreaux is a member of Coeur de Louisiane, Scriptscene Chapter, NOLA Stars, Heart of Louisiana, and Kiss of Death. She received a RWA Service Award in 1997
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