opportunity for Christian romance writers — whether you are published or
unpublished.
Here are ten big reasons that every published Christian romance author
needs to enter:
IF YOU WIN THE GRAND PRIZE
1) $10,000 Marketing Package
As listed in the rules: “At the sole discretion of Salem
Publishing, the Grand Prize Winner may receive national marketing through Salem
Publishing if the Grand Prize Winner has written a book that is appropriate for
Family Fiction readers.” In a nutshell, this means that if the Grand Prize
Winner has a book that is 1. Christian and 2. Fiction and 3. Available, then
Salem Publishing will give that Grand Prize Winner a bonus prize of a national $10,000 marketing
package. (No substitutions. No transfers. It’s this or it’s nothing.)
2) Face on the cover of the magazine
If the Grand Prize Winner has an author photo that will work on the
cover of the magazine — (i.e., appropriate file size, appropriate composition, leaves room above your head to put the name of the magazine, leaves room beside your face to put cover lines, not blurry,
etc) — then the face of the Grand Prize Winner will be on the cover of the
magazine. (And, frankly, if for some reason you are unable to provide a photo
that will work on the cover, you will still get major coverage in the issue.)
3) A lot of people will hear about you.
If your face is on the cover of FamilyFiction digital magazine, then a
LOT of people are going to be seeing your face — because that cover and a link
will be emailed out to more than 100,000 email addresses.
4) A lot more people will hear about you.
The Create Romance competition is being advertised over the Salem
Publishing and Salem radio network to MILLIONS of people. (Seriously, I
originally calculated about 2 million unique impressions — and it turns out my
estimate was low.) So there are going to be MANY people who will ask “Who
won the Create Romance deal?” Wouldn’t it be great to tell them it was YOU?
5) We’ll do everything in our power to make you a famous author.
Seriously, if you’re the Grand Prize Winner and you are also a working
Christian fiction author, then it’s in our best interest to get your name in
front of all the Christian fiction readers we can. And when you consider the
reach of the FamilyFiction brand alone — two digital magazines, a weekly email
newsletter, website, plus social media — that’s tens of thousands of readers
reading about you.
6) All-expenses paid trip to American Christian Fiction Writers 2013
Sure, it’s not until next year, and there’s a whole ACFW convention
between now and then. But still, don’t you think it would be sweet to have the
entire 2013 trip PAID FOR?
7) A “mentor” conversation with four major romance authors
The Grand Prize Winner will get a chance to speak directly with each of
four major Christian romance authors: Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann
Hunt, and Denise Hunter. This will be your chance to get the inside scoop on
the art of writing. And the craft of writing. And the business of writing.
IF YOU’RE A FINALIST (Top 10)
8) Kindle Touch e-reader pre-loaded with eBooks
Nine finalists will get to console themselves with a Kindle Touch
e-reader, loaded with a selection of romance titles from Thomas Nelson. A great
gift for yourself — but hey, if you’re a working author, it would also make a
nifty pass-along as a prize for your own email list.
IF YOU’RE A FINALIST OR A SEMI-FINALIST (Top 20)
9) $50 CBD gift card
Twenty entrants will end up with a Christianbook.com gift card worth
$50. A great prize for yourself — but, again, if you’re a working author, you may
also decide to turn around and use it as a prize for your own readers.
IF YOU MAKE THE TOP 200
10) Create Romance eBook anthology
Your appearance in the Create Romance eBook anthology will include your
bio, a hyperlink to your author website, and a mention of your latest
book. And then distributed to LOTS and LOTS of romance readers. With your name.
And your bio. And your website address. And the name of your book.
What are you waiting for? Get started today!
Create Romance Related links:
Frequently Asked Questions
Competition Rules
List of Prizes