This competition consists of four rounds to narrow down hundreds of authors to the four finalists and 1 winner. Here is a breakdown of each round:

Round 1 - All Authors who join the competition
(Starts March 29th - May 3rd)

Round 1 Action: Submit an Audio or Video Pitch of Book

Round 2 - 250 authors with highest rating and votes from Round 1
(Starts Mid May - Late June)

Round 2 Action: Submit a Book Proposal

Round 3 - 25 authors chosen
(Starts Mid July - Mid August)

Round 3 Action: Submit Two Complete Chapters

Round 4 - The final five are chosen by our expert panel
(Dates to be announced)

Round 4 Action: Submit Three Chapters and Detailed Outline of Book


Final Results - A winner is chosen
(Date to be Announced)

Congratulations!  If you are in the final round, you will automatically be a winner...

Grand Prize - a book publishing contract with Hampton Roads Publishing

Runner Ups - James Twyman will offer his experience and connections to the publishing world by personally introducing your book to publishers and agents in this spirtitual publishing market.



Please Note: odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received


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