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Alaska Romance Writers of America

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A chapter of the Romance Writers of America®.

A chapter of the Romance Writers of America®.A chapter of the Romance Writers of America®.

MIDNIGHT SUN COVER CONTEST

Do you have a stellar cover that catches the eye and draws the reader in? The Midnight Sun Cover Contest 2023, sponsored by Alaska Romance Writers of America, is a chance for published authors (digital and print) to win some great prizes! Even better, every entry will be on display to over 150 voracious readers at the 2023 AWG Writer’s Conference who will vote for the top entries! (and perhaps buy your books!) 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

WHO CAN ENTER

WHO CAN ENTER

WHO CAN ENTER

Any author can enter their book cover for a romance novel, novella, or short story published prior to August 31, 2023, either electronically or in print, in the United States for the first time. At this time we are unable to accept covers created with generative AI. We will consider a separate category for this in the future.

HOW TO ENTER

WHO CAN ENTER

WHO CAN ENTER

HOW TO ENTER:

Step 1: Register for the contest between Aug. 1, 2023 and Aug. 31, 2023. 

·  If you are a RWA member, use your RWA login.

·  If you are not an RWA member, you may create a login.

Step 2: Pay entrance fee ($15 per entry)

Step 3: In an email to contest@akrwa.com, attach your book cover in digital format (JPEG format with 300 dpi or greater).

DEADLINE

WHO CAN ENTER

DEADLINE

  • Registration will open August 1. 
  • Entries are accepted between August 1, 2023 and August 31, 2023. 
  • The deadline for submissions is midnight (Alaska Standard Time) on August 31, 2023.

JUDGING

FINAL JUDGING

DEADLINE

All entries will be placed on prominent display in printed format at the Alaska Writer’s Guild (AWG) 2023 conference, co-sponsored by AKRWA. Conference attendees and presenters (approximately 150) will select first-round entries via ballot box.

FINAL JUDGING

FINAL JUDGING

FINAL JUDGING

Trained judges will select the top winner from the top ten entries selected at the conference. Fina judging will occur in October, with the winner announced in late October or early November. Honorable Mentions: This contest seeks a single, most compelling cover; however, Honorable Mentions may be awarded.

OFFICIAL CONTEST

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Fill out registration online via the registration link.

2. Pay the $15 entrance fee.

3. Email cover submission to contest@akrwa.com. Include:

·  One digital copy of the book cover in jpeg format at 300 dpi or more.

·  Author name (pen name) in the body of email.

·  Paypal name (if different than pen name) in the body of email.

·  Title of the published novel in the body of email.


OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

1. Submissions are limited to books published prior to August 31, 2023.

2. Fill out registration and pay $15 entrance fee.

3. Submit via email (contest@akrwa.com): 

·  One digital copy of the book cover in jpeg format at 300 dpi or more.

·  Author name (pen name) in the body of email.

·  Paypal (if different than pen name) in the body of email.

·  Title of the published novel in the body of email.

4. Writers can submit multiple entries, but each entry must be submitted separately. 

5. Submissions without payment will not be considered. 


PRIZES:

Finalist and Honorable Mention covers will be published on the AKRWA website with the Finalist cover receiving prime location. In addition, the Finalist will receive an electronic badge that can be placed on book covers, websites, or anywhere the winner deems appropriate and a $25 cash prize.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please email the contest coordinator at contest@akrwa.com..


DISCLAIMER

Alaska Chapter of the RWA maintains no responsibility for the final judging process and considers all prize selections to be final and permanent. 


This contest is sponsored by the Alaska Chapter of Romance Writers of America.

2021 MIDNIGHT SUN COVER CONTEST WINNERS!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

Author: He Loves Me Knot by Sarah McGregor

Cover Artist: Wilette Cruz with Red Leaf Book Design


  


Honorable Mention and Librarian's Choice

Author: Academy for Misfit Witches by Tara West

Cover Artist: Vanesa Garkova


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