We are proud to include this award in our contest calendar. Where else can you have a chance to be mentored by a leading Harlequin author?

The Valerie Parv Award 2013

Opens:  13 April 2013, 12:01 am Sydney time.

Closes: When contest fills, or 20 April 2013, whichever comes first. **The 2013 VPA is now closed to further entries.***

Enter: first 10,000 words (max) + 1000 word (max) synopsis of your unpublished romance/romantic elements manuscript (category or single title) by email only.

Maximum TWO entries per person

Open to RWAustralia members and non-members; unpublished writers only

Final judges: Valerie Parv will rank the 6 finalists

Prizes:
1st - 1 year mentorship with Valerie Parv, plus $300
2nd - $200
3rd - $100

Entry form and conditions

Use standard entry format -- download a sample

Sample score sheet

Questions to rwa.vpa@gmail.com (Erica Hayes, contest manager)

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