Writing Contest - First 1,000 Words

First 1,000 Words

Faith and Fiction Retreat Writing Contest

The first 1,000 words of your manuscript can make your career!  Some acquisition editors and agents know after reading the first 1,000 words of your work if theyÂ’d want to represent you or sign you to a book deal.  The first 1,000 words can either draw the reader in, or make them put the book down, never to be retrieved again.

Can you get an editor's attention with YOUR first 1,000 words?  Enter the Faith and Fiction Retreat Writing Contest and find out.

Entry Fee: $35

Deadline for Submission: May 28^th

It's easy to enter!  Just submit to info@faithandfictionretreat.com your:

·         First 1,000 words (Fiction/Non-Fiction genres)

·         Full Synopsis

Your entry will be judged on:

·         Originality

·         Page Turn Appeal

·         Editorial Content (punctuation, typos, etc)

·         Marketability

Prizes

·         Grand Prize: Fifteen minute pitch with the pitch session panel (Latoya Smith, Grand Central Publishing; Mercedes Fernandez, Kensington Books/Dafina; Joylynn Jossel, Urban Christian; Dwan Abrams, Nevaeh Publishing)

·         First Prize(2): Ten minute pitch with the pitch session panel

·         Second Prize (5): Five minute pitch with the pitch session panel

Pitches may be in person or virtual (phone or Skype).  Deadline for submission is May 28^th, winners will be announced June 5^th . 

First 1000 words entry fee $35

Virtual Pitch Session w/ Editors From Four Publishing Houses

If you've heard about the Faith and Fiction Retreat, Pitch Session and would LOVE to participate, but the recession has hindered your travel plans, we've got an option for you!  There's nothing like having a face to face with editors, where they can see, feel and hear the passion you have for your story, but a virtual pitch might be the next best thing!  

Faith and Fiction Retreat - Virtual Pitch

Price $149

How it works:  After paying your Virtual Pitch Registration fee, you can submit your work via email to info@faithandfictionretreat.com.  At the retreat, you will have a scheduled five-minute pitch with the acquisition editors via Skype or phone.  

Pitch Session Editors

Mercedes Fernandez, Dafina/Kensington

Latoya Smith, Grand Central

Joylynn Jossel, Urban Christian

Dwan Abrams, Nevaeh Publishing

All fiction and non-fiction works will be accepted.  At this time, no screenplays, stage plays or poetry will be accepted for the virtual pitch session.  

To register for the Virtual Pitch Session, please submit:

Fiction: Synopsis, Query Letter, 100 word bio, First Three Chapters

Non-Fiction: Synopsis, Outline, First Three Chapters, 100 word bio, Marketing Plan

There are VERY limited slots available for the Virtual Pitch Session, because many authors have signed up to pitch in person!  Don’t wait!  These slots will fill up quickly.  If you don’t have an agent, you NEED the pitch session.

Virtual Pitch Fee - $149  Click HERE to Buy Now

 

Faith and Fiction Retreat - Atlanta - June 18-19th

Registration Details:

Full Registration - $229 – includes all retreat sessions (excluding Pitch Session), luncheon on Saturday, Semi-Formal Faith & Fiction Gala (dinner)
Pitch Session - $159 – Pitch your work to agents and editors! Doesn’t have to be faith-based fiction.
Registration + Pitch Session $239 – If you want to register for the retreat & Pitch your work.
Vendors - $199 – Does not include meals or sessions

To register and pay www.faithandfictionretreat.com/payment.html

Balance due by June 1st 

Hot off the press - Special Saturday rates $119 for all day Saturday and $50 for sessions only (doesn't include the gala.) 

www.faithandfictionretreat.com/saturdayregistration.html

Hotel – Omni at CNN Center room rate of $139
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Itinerary Highlights
Pajama Party Book Discussions
Industry insider panels
Faith and Fiction Gala and Awards – Semi Formal
Scavenger Hunt – You’ve got to read the books to win!
Pitch Session with Agents + Editors
Guess the Villain – Your favorite Faith Fiction villains are showing up at the retreat, guess who they are and win prizes!