Does anyone know the guidelines for the First Chapters novel contest by gather.com? Precisely, how many words are you allowed? I can't get on the site today and am afraid my nvel may to long to enter it.
2007-02-17 10:53:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I was able to get on to the gather.com site. This is a small part of the information there that I think you were looking for.
How to Enter:
Before 11:59 PM (EST) Thursday, March 15, 2007, you must complete three (3) steps in order to enter The Gather.com First Chapters Competition:
1) Email your Submission as an MS Word file attachment or equivalent to: firstchapters@gatherinc.com.
• The document must be delivered in complete form, drafted in 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins throughout, paginated and double-spaced and must include numbered chapter breaks.
• You must also break out the first three (3) chapters, sequentially, in a separate document so that they may be posted on Gather.com.
• The chapters must be clearly numbered and each be between 2,000 and 10,000 words in length. The chapters will be posted in sequential order, chapters 1 through 3 only.
• The subject of your email must read First Chapters Competition Entry.
• In the email you must include your name (first, last), email address, manuscript title, manuscript word count, brief 500-750 word synopsis of the plot, 500 word or less author bio.
• We will email all entrants to confirm receipt of their Submissions.
2007-02-17 11:35:58 · answer #1 · answered by trixiedogs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know about this until I saw your question. The word length is 2,000 to 10,000 words per chapter.
This is neat. I don't have time to write an entry though. Maybe I could still vote on one....
I'd like to read yours if you submit anything. I love to read things like this.
Good Luck!
2007-02-17 21:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by Lost_Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋