***The
2012
Little Gems short story contest is now closed. Check back in January
2013 for
the 2013 Little Gems***
***Little Gems Cover Contest 2012 closes 10 February 2012***
About the Little Gems Contest
Our romantic short story contest is always popular with our members.
Each year we have a 'theme' gem, the name of which must be included in
the entry. Both published and unpublished RWA members are eligible.
Tip: You can gain an extra mark if the gem (or gem name) is used creatively as an integral part of the story
Enter : Romantic short story to 3000 words max. PG rating
Theme Gem for 2012 : Diamond
Opens: 6 January 2012
Closes: 27 January 2012
Prizes : First- $200 Second- $100 Third- $75
The top scoring entries (12-14) as judged by a mix of reader and writer judges will be published in our annual Little Gems Anthology.
Each published entrant receives two hard copies of the publication.
Download entry form here.
Queries to: Lis Hoorweg
The Little Gems Cover Contest
Do you have an artistic side? Or perhaps there’s a designer in there
waiting to be given an opportunity to shine. Try your hand at designing
our next Little Gems Anthology cover. Send as many designs as you like,
entry is free.
2012 gemstone: Diamond
Deadline: 10 February 2012
Entry Fee: No fee
Eligibility: Open to RWA members and non-members.
Judges: A short list of between 3 to 6 designs will be
selected by graphic design professional David Whitbread. The winning
entrant will be chosen by the Little Gems Management team.
Prize: $75 plus the winning design as the cover of
the 2012 Little Gems Short Story Anthology. Design credit plus 2 copies
of the final publication.
Download entry form here.
Queries: Lis Hoorweg
Little Gems Anthology ~ Garnet ~ 2011
Cover design by Sheridan Kent
Lynne Kokshoorn—Love and All That Jazz
Cara Gabriel—The Real Me
Lilian Begelhole—The Sixth Garnet
Jenn J McLeod —Swept Away
Nea Bovill—Cabin Fever
Miranda Knight —The Talisman
Jennifer Hoff—The Spanish Boy
Fiona Kekic—Blue Garnet
Dorothy Martin—Just Imagine
Shauna McConaghy—Keeper Of the Dragon’s Heart
Helena Morrison—Time After Time
Astrid Quiller—Portrait With Wine Stains
Louise Reynolds—The Xianjing Garnet
Pam Swain—It’s All In the Name
Penny Swingler—The Replaying of ‘Worth It’
Vanda Vadas—A Passionate Love
Sold out!
The Little Gems Anthology ~ Topaz ~ 2010
cover design by Helen Katsinis
Little Gems Topaz anthology 2010 still available!
Order your copy now!
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