General Guidelines:

1. Submission Deadline: All entries must be received by July 30, 2025

2. Word Limit:

   • Fiction & Nonfiction: Maximum 150,000 words.

   • Children’s Books: Maximum 100,000 words.

   • Poetry: No Maximum.

3. Original Work: All submissions must be original, published, or unpublished works are accepted. There are no requirements for the publishing date.

4. Language: All entries must be written in English.

5. Format: Submit entries in PDF or Word format.

6. Entry Fee: Look above. 

7. Multiple Entries: You may submit multiple books. 

8. Judging: Submissions will be judged on creativity, originality, and writing quality. 

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Category-Specific Guidelines:

• Fiction: All genres are welcome. 

• Nonfiction: All genres are welcome. 

• Children's Books: Stories suitable for readers aged 3-12. All genres are welcome. 

• Poetry: Open to all styles and forms. Poems should express unique perspectives, emotions, or experiences in a concise and evocative way.

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Good luck! We can’t wait to read your work!