AM Heath in association with The Writers’ Workshop
are delighted to announce Criminal Lines
2014, a new crime writing prize open to unagented, debut authors, born or
resident in the UK and Ireland.
If you’ve written a perfect murder, a psychological
nail-biter, or a gripping procedural, why not enter it for the prize? We’re
looking for anything that will chill or thrill, with characters we can’t walk
away from.
You can enter any kind of crime, suspense or
thriller novel for the prize, with the proviso that any material previously
submitted to AM Heath is ineligible. Your novel doesn’t have to be finished but
the synopsis does need to show you have a clear vision for the book.
Self-published authors are welcome to enter.
Entry and judges
To enter, send the first
15,000 words and a synopsis (max 800 words) as word documents to: criminallines@amheath.com
Submissions are open from 17th
February 2014, and the deadline is midnight on 5th May.
The
prize will be judged by AM Heath agents Euan Thorneycroft and Oli Munson, and
crime authors Harry Bingham, Mari Hannah and Samantha Hayes. Go to AM Heath's website to find out more about the judges.
You
will receive confirmation that we’ve received your submission, but only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted subsequently to that.
The Prize
First
prize: £1,000
Second
Prize: entry to the Festival of Writing 2014
All
shortlisted writers will have the chance to meet with Euan Thorneycroft and Oli
Munson to discuss their work.
Shortlist and winner
A
shortlist of five novels will be announced on 2nd June, and a winner
on 1st July.
We
will offer representation if we find an author, or authors, whose writing we
love.
If
you are offered representation by another agency while Criminal Lines is
running, you must tell us straight away.
For
updates on twitter, follow
@Criminal_Lines
@AMHeathLtd
@WWonthebrink
@OliAgent
@EuanThorneycrof
And
join the discussion at #Criminal_Lines.
For
any questions, email enquiries@amheath.com.
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