The 2021 St. Martin’s Minotaur/ Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

Association

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Area

America

Host Country

United States of America

Deadline

01 Jan 2021

Study level

Undergraduate

Opportunity type

Competitions

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

MWA is the premier organization for mystery and crime writers, professionals allied to the crime-writing field, aspiring crime writers, and folks who just love to read crime fiction. They are dedicated to promoting higher regard for crime writing and recognition and respect for those who write within the genre by not only providing scholarships for writers, but they also sponsor MWA Literacy programs, present the Edgar® Awards, sponsor symposia and conferences and many other activities.

In order to be eligible to apply for this competition, you:

The chosen winner will be offered a standard form author’s agreement for publication of the winning Manuscript. If accepted, the winner will receive an advance of USD 10,000 against future royalties. If the chosen winner accepts the publishing deal, they will then be recognized at the Edgar Awards Banquet in New York City in April 2021.

For more information on the application process, please visit the official website.