Take eight aspiring authors, one New York publishing house and one magazine with a focus on romance, mix them together and throw in a prize – a publishing contract – and what do you have?
AMERICAN TITLE
American Title is the reality contest for writers, run by Romantic Times Magazine and Dorchester Publishing of New York. The contest takes place over five rounds, one each month, from November 2008 until March 2009, when Romantic Times prints extracts from each of the finalists' books, on its website and in the magazine. Like all reality contests, three judges get to comment, but it's the voting public that have the power, because in each round they get to vote for their favorite and the lowest scoring entry drops out.This year's competition, American Title V, began in November. Now two rounds down, voters have made their choice of favorite first line and favorite description of hero and heroine. Next up – from January 19 to February 1 voters can take their pick from six story summaries.
The books on offer cover every romance genre from time travel to fantasy to romantic suspense. To learn more about the finalists and their books you can join them on their blog
To see the contest log on to the Romantic Times Website at
Votes are cast by emailing votes@romantictimes.com with the title of the chosen book in the subject line. This is an open invitation to join the party for rounds three, four and five. Check out the voting dates at Romantic Times. The finalists really need you there.Take a look, make your choice – but above all, VOTE."
4 comments:
Thank you so much for getting the word out about the American Title V contest. As one of the eight finalists, I can tell what a nail-biting thrill it has been. All of the writers who made it through to the final eight are extremely talented writers, and I am certain we'll all see our work published in the future. Barbara Longley
Hi, this is Tamara Hughes, another finalist. I hope you come visit us on our Love Conquers blog. The American Title competition has been a huge learning experience for me, and I've enjoyed meeting the other finalists, all wonderful women and excellent writer.
Many thanks to Debby for promoting the contest here on The Romance eBooks Newsletter. I'm also one of the eight finalists. We're hoping to bring you more news of the contest - and maybe a little hint about who is the American Title V winner - in Debby's next edition.
Hey Debby! Thanks so much for promoting American Title V on your site and newsletter. I'm Michelle Lauren, another finalist from the AT V contest. It's been an exciting road -- and there are still three more rounds left! For anyone who hasn't gotten involved yet, this is a great time to find out what the contest is all about and support fellow writers. Round Three begins January 19.
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