Submit To Dragonblade Publishing's Write Track Competition 2024

The “Write Track” (formerly “The Write Stuff”) Competition is an annual quest to find great talent and reward excellence.

Dragonblade Publishing's Write Track Competition 2024

The “Write Track” (formerly “The Write Stuff”) Competition is an annual quest to find great talent and reward excellence. Both new and established authors are encouraged to participate for a grand prize of $1,000 and a publishing contract with Dragonblade Publishing.

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What are we looking for?

Historical Romance!

Historical Romance is defined as any type of romantic story taking place from World War II and earlier. Dragonblade Publishing is a boutique publisher, meaning we specialize in Historical Romance and we’re always looking for fresh, new voices and unique stories.

But this isn’t just ‘any’ writing contest. The top six finalists will have an opportunity to participate in a novella bundle, published by Dragonblade Publishing. That means that even if you don’t place in the top four, you will still have the opportunity to publish a novella with Dragonblade. The cross-promotion value is limitless with one of your stories published and sold on major platforms, all with the backing and marketing power of Dragonblade Publishing.

Are you a published author looking for a little extra exposure? Then, this is for you.

Are you a new author looking to start your career? Then, this is for you.

Are you a published author in one genre looking to gain a foothold in Historical Romance? Then, this is for you.

We’re looking for fresh voices, experienced voices, all voices. Authors writing M/F, M/M, F/F stories are all encouraged to enter.

Prizes:

Grand prize: $1,000 signing bonus and the potential to publish with Dragonblade Publishing. Featured interview on Dragonblade Publishing’s Website and headliner for novella Dragonblade collection.

1st Runner Up: $500 prize and the potential to publish with Dragonblade Publishing. Featured interview on Dragonblade Publishing’s website. Opportunity to publish a novella in a Dragonblade collection.

2nd Runner Up: $100 Prize and interview on Dragonblade Publishing’s Website. Opportunity to publish a novella in a Dragonblade collection.

3rd Runner Up: $50 Prize and an announcement on Dragonblade Publishing’s Website.

 Opportunity to publish a novella in a Dragonblade collection.

4th Runner Up: Opportunity to publish a novella in a Dragonblade collection.

5th Runner Up: Opportunity to publish a novella in a Dragonblade collection.

6th Runner Up: Opportunity to publish a novella in a Dragonblade collection.

 

Rules:

All material must be original, never-before published.

Must be Historical Romance – Ancient times to World War II, any genre.

Submission will be the title, synopsis, genre, and the first 50 pages of the manuscript. (double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman)

Dragonblade doesn’t publish erotica or multiple partner stories.

All types of romance are welcome – M/F, M/M, F/F, LGBTQIA+

No rape, illegal, or degrading scenes. No bestiality, pedophilia, enslavement, or incest.

Time Frames:

Submissions begin September 1, 2023

Submissions cut off February 1, 2024

Semifinalists announced April 1, 2024

Finalists announced July 1, 2024

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