PITCH CONTEST & ART PIECE CONTESTS
(100 total contest spots available, 50 in each contest. Open to all SPRING THAW attendees; no added fee.)
— Select option during registration. Attendees can only participate in one contest.
—The first 50 participants in each contest will be emailed a link to upload a contest submission due April 22, 11:59 PM CDT.
—Link will be emailed by March 25 to registered contestants. Contestants who register after March 25 will receive the link within 2 days of registration.
—You will receive a confirmation if your contest submission was received.
— (5) Finalists will be selected from both groups of contestants and announced at the Coaching Chats. From the finalists, one winner will be recognized and each receive a prize.
—Winner need not be present at the Coaching Chats.
PITCH CONTEST
Judged by Alexandra Weiss, Agent, Azantian Literary Agency
Attendees may submit one 75-word LOG LINE to our pitch contest. Option is limited.
— Winner will receive a 1:1 Zoom + Written Critique with Alexandra Weiss of Azantian Literary Agency.
— Winner will submit first 5 pages of corresponding manuscript or dummy for post-event 1:1 Zoom + Written Critique by May 13, per THE GUIDELINES, at right.
— 1:1 Zoom + Written Critique will be scheduled before 1 July 2023.
How do I prepare and submit my Contest Pitch?
—See Log Lines in the GUIDELINES, at right.
—Pitches received after the deadline will not be allowed in the contest.
ART PIECE CONTEST
Judged by Kordan Kost, Creative Director, Sourcebooks
Attendees may submit one piece of art to our art piece contest. There is no theme. Submit your best work! Option is limited.
— Winner will receive a 1:1 Zoom + Written Critique with Jordan Kost, Creative Director, Sourcebooks
— Winner will submit an illustration or dummy for post-event 1:1 Zoom + Written Critique by May 13, per THE GUIDELINES, at right.
— 1:1 Zoom + Written Critique will be scheduled before 1 July 2023.
How do I prepare and submit my art contest piece?
—See PIECE CONTEST in the GUIDELINES, at right
—Illustrations received after the deadline will not be allowed in the contest.
How do I know which professional I selected during registration? Click here.
Questions: E-mail Deborah Topolski, Co-RA