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« on: January 26, 2010, 12:29:22 PM » |
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I just received notice that the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award has begun. Note the big change that they are now accepting "previously self-published" novels this time, which is huge news! Doesn't help me, unfortunately, because the fine print says they do NOT accept novels by two or more authors (I wrote Cyberdrome myself, but I included my brother on the copyright and book jacket). Oh well  To be honest, I'm actually quite happy with my "Indie" status and my book is doing pretty well on its own without a fancy-schmancy publishing contract. They would probably make me change my cover art, and I love my cover!  However, for the rest of you authors, here are the details from Amazon: Hello from Amazon.com,
We’re writing to tell you about a great opportunity from Amazon for your work.
The third annual Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award has begun! The Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award offers authors of unpublished or self-published English-language novels a chance to win one of two $15,000 publishing contracts with Penguin USA, and distribution of their novel on Amazon.com.
For the first time, Amazon.com customers will vote for two grand prize winners: one for general fiction and one for the best young adult novel. The 2010 competition will now be open to novels that have been previously self-published. Submissions will be accepted from writers around the world through Feb. 7, 2010, or until 5,000 entries have been received in each category. The two grand prize winners will each receive a publishing contract with Penguin, which includes a $15,000 advance.
Find out more at www.amazon.com/abna!
We hope you find this information beneficial. If you need help with Author Central, you can contact us any time at:
https://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-us
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2010, 12:32:30 PM » |
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I got a similar email. Great news for us -- get your entries in fast though, they are closing the doors once they get 5000 submissions in each of the two categories. I'm going to submit Never Smile at a Crocodile. I'd submit my newest, the fables, but I have a photographer that I listed with that one so it's out.
Cheers and good luck everyone!
Trish Lamoree
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David Derrico
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2010, 05:56:49 PM » |
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Good luck everyone! It's a little annoying that the first round is based only on a 300-word pitch, but I guess they don't want to read 5,000 novels.
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2010, 06:02:33 PM » |
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I'm going to try to get another entry in this year but I don't know if I'll be finfished with the MS in time.
I made it through the quarters last time. It's fun.
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2010, 02:36:29 PM » |
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Good luck everyone! It's a little annoying that the first round is based only on a 300-word pitch, but I guess they don't want to read 5,000 novels.
I figure what do I have to lose, so I'm going for it. Have to agree it is very tough with everything riding on that 300 word pitch!  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2010, 06:55:58 PM » |
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Despite my pledge to ignore ABNA this year, I went ahead and entered. It was easy, so why not? I spent much less time sweating over the pitch this time. Just a hook, brief synopsis and market placement. I doubt it will make the first cut, but I buy lotto tickets on occasion, too.
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Joseph Rhea
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2010, 02:10:33 PM » |
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Good luck everyone! Break a leg...or...pencil!  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2010, 03:11:59 PM » |
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Thanks, this is my first time with ABNA. It looks to be a lot fun.
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 05:13:57 PM » |
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well, I made it. Barely in time.
it should be interesting to see how this goes over. the last two chapters were written pretty fast.
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 06:31:26 PM » |
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At this point everything is riding on that Pitch - good luck!
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David "Half-Orc" Dalglish
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 07:47:35 PM » |
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I tossed in a quick pitch myself. I'll admit, I am shameless, gutless, and without any morals. I'll take a fancy-shmancy contract. I'll change my book cover art, too. And the title. And my name.
I pity my wife though if I make it through to the next round. Something tells me I'd actually start getting nervous, and I get cranky when I'm nervous. She's so good to me, 'cause I get nervous so easily.
Good luck to all of you who entered. Maybe all our novels can get together for brunch in the top 100 bracket.
David
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2010, 04:23:54 AM » |
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Good luck to all who entered!
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« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2010, 04:58:50 AM » |
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well, I made it. Barely in time.
it should be interesting to see how this goes over. the last two chapters were written pretty fast.
If you get to the point where judges are reading your last two chapters you've done well... |
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« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2010, 08:03:55 AM » |
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Well. There's one word of profanity in my pitch so, if I don't get bounced for that, I'm confident I'll make it to the quarterfinals.
I got murdered by Publisher's Weekly last year but I deserved it. The first half of the book had been re-written recently while the latter half was fifteen years old. The negative reviews reflected the split. Regular reviewers only got to read the first bit after all.
This time the whole book is new but I feel the last chapter is rushed.
We'll see.
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« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2010, 08:10:55 AM » |
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I'm in for Clade Josso, but I'm a little nervous about writing the "pitch", because it felt like I was rewriting a description for the book. I'm not too good at the pitch thing.
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David "Half-Orc" Dalglish
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« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2010, 08:15:11 AM » |
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This time the whole book is new but I feel the last chapter is rushed.
We'll see.
You realize what this means? A year from now, you'll be entering the ABNA contest and posting on a board somewhere saying, "I entered last year. Early reviewers loved the book, but I got skewered by the Publisher's Weekly review. The last chapter was rushed, and the negative reviews reflected the split. Regular reviewers only got to read the first bit, after all." I kid, and frankly, I'll be thrilled if I can even make it to a PW reviewer, so gratz on making it that far, and hopefully you do so again...with better results and reviews than last time, too! David |
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« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2010, 08:04:04 PM » |
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Nah. This book stands a much better chance.
No magic. No scifi. Not written in 1st-person. If the reviewers make it to the end they should be willing to let me polish the last 3000 words.
I'm more confident this year than last.
Provided the profanity doesn't bug too much. Because there's lots.
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David "Half-Orc" Dalglish
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« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2010, 08:27:16 PM » |
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I've got magic in the first freaking sentence of my book. Does that mean I'm screwed? And yeah, if the final 3000 words of a book tick someone off, it is probably storyline related, not writing-craft related. Kind of like the end of The Village.
The profanity won't matter unless it comes off as unnecessary. Just hope you don't draw a few nuns for your peer review.
David
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« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2010, 07:45:53 AM » |
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I strongly considered entering We Interrupt This Date, but couldn't get the pitch finished to my satisfaction. Now I wish I'd entered anyway.
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« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2010, 10:45:24 AM » |
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I've got magic in the first freaking sentence of my book. Does that mean I'm screwed? And yeah, if the final 3000 words of a book tick someone off, it is probably storyline related, not writing-craft related. Kind of like the end of The Village.
The profanity won't matter unless it comes off as unnecessary. Just hope you don't draw a few nuns for your peer review.
David
Ummm, David, I work with (#^%?^!!) nuns. I wouldn't (&%^%@#!)worry about them! (#$@%!^^%^@&^^&!^) (I'm enjoying the adventures of the Brothers Grim) |
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