Deadline
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Categories
Children’s, Creative Nonfiction, Crime/Thriller, Drama, Fantasy, Fiction, General, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult
Entry Fees
Entry is $5 CAD (Optionally, you can pay $30 for feedback on your submission.)
Prizes
First place: $700 CAD Second place: $200 CAD Third place: $100 CAD All three finalists will be published on the Chopping Blog and receive complimentary access to a Darling Axe self-paced course.
Description
According to literary agent Sarah Davies, a good query submission can be described in terms of concept and craft. In other words, you want to convey an original idea or fresh take and demonstrate a mastery of narrative structure. These elements are both important in your pitch, but even more so in your synopsis. So lay out your story’s chain of consequence, and demonstrate character, context, and conflict—with style but without gimmick. And may the best plot summary win!
Our judge, Michelle Barker, will be asking herself one question: “does this synopsis convince me that I’m in the hands of an adept novelist with a unique and engaging story to tell?”
Contact Information
David G Brown Senior Editor DarlingAxe.com [email protected]