The beginning of the new year brings added news from Idea Creations Press.
We're holding our first - ever -
novel contest! There is no entry fee only plenty of opportunity, so send in your book!
Here are the rules:
1st
Semi-Annual Writing Contest
Contest
Rules
· Contest
Runs January 1 – April 30, 2016.
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Round
one, January 1 – February 29, submit a synopsis of your book and the first
chapter.
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Round
two, March 1 – March 31, finalists of the first round will submit their
completed manuscript.
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Round
three, April 1 – April 30, personal interview and judging.
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We will
pick 2 different authors to receive the Winner’s Prize.
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Author
must not have previously published a book.
·
Author
must live within the Ogden to Spanish Fork area. If you live outside this area,
you will be considered, but you must be willing to travel or tele-commute for
sessions.
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Author
must have the stamina and creativity to market, thus the interview.
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Idea
Creations Press will provide the first 10 books as part of your winnings. The
author must be willing to invest the money to purchase any additional books.
The estimated cost of a 250 page book is $4.36 each landed. We use a
print-on-demand printer; as such there is no need to have a large quantity of additional
copies on hand.
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Idea
Creations Press will place a one page ad on the back inside page of your book.
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Idea
Creations Press will announce the final winners on or about May 1, 2016.
At Idea
Creations Press we are excited to welcome new authors to the publishing arena
and hope you find this creative experience an exciting and life changing
adventure. It is our desire to hold this contest twice yearly, so if your book
is not yet ready, get it ready for the next contest. Our second semi-annual
writing contest will begin June 1st, 2016.
We would
love to publish your book if it teaches positive morals and values. It can be a
fun read, too, but ultimately, good must triumph over evil; readers must be
left with a positive message.
Generally
we publish the following fiction genres:
Middle
Reader
Young Adult
Christian
General
Women's
Romance
Fantasy
Historical
Mystery
Western
If your
book doesn't fit in any of the genres or categories listed above, know that we
are still open to hearing about your project. As long as the book follows the
guidelines listed above and does not include bad language, adult oriented
material (erotica) or excessive blood and gore, we would like to hear from you.
Although
we are not a Christian publisher, we subscribe to Christian values, and feel
like a great book doesn't have to include negative 'world views' in order to be
accepted by readers.
Current
and Previous clients of Idea Creations Press are not eligible.
What are
you waiting for? Time to make your dream come true.
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WINNER’S PRIZE
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Value
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Full Editing of Book
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$750.00
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Expanded Book
Publishing
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$899.00
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eBook Conversion (Mobi
& ePub)
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Trade Paperback Format
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Custom Cover Design
with Author's Photo or Artwork
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Interior Customization
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Black and White
Interior
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Unlimited Book Size
and Format Choices
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10 – Image Insertions
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Electronic Proofs of
Your Book
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One-on-One Author
Support
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Company Online
Bookstore Availability
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Online Distribution
through Amazon and Other Retailers
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ISBN Assignment
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REGISTRATIONS
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US Copyright
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Library of Congress
Control Number
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COPIES
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10 – Paperback Author
Copies
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MARKETING
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Amazon Look Inside
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"Marketing Your
Book on a Budget"
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PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
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500 – Postcards
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NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT
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Author Owns All Rights
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Author Sets the Retail
Price
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Standard Press Release
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TOTAL VALUE
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$1,649.00
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Enter
our contest by emailing us the following:
Full
Name
Phone
Number
Email
Address
Book
Title
Genre
1 page
synopsis of the book (preferably in MS Word)
First
chapter of the book (preferably in MS Word)
