The Daphne Clair de Jong First Kiss Contest is named for long time RWNZ member Daphne Clair de Jong. The Northland branch of NZSA have offered the first and only prize of $150 for the best first kiss scene.
OPENING DATE:
01 February, 2018. Entries via website only
CLOSING DATE:
Midnight New Zealand time, 28 February, 2018
ENTRY SPECIFICATIONS:
The contest is for a First Kiss scene of 1500 words, by computer count, including any chapter headings or section divisions, etc. PLUS a 250 word introduction of the scene. Both pieces will be judged.
Entries must be in size 12 Times New Roman or Courier, double spaced and justified. The set-up is up to 250 words and the scene can’t exceed 1500 words.
ELIGIBILITY:
Both published and unpublished writers are eligible to enter this contest but all entrants must be current financial members of RWNZ.
ENTRY FEE:
NZ$12.00 per entry. This entry fee is not refundable under any circumstances, and the entry is not complete until it has been paid.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES:
Up to two entries will be accepted from each entrant. A separate entry form and entry fee is payable for each manuscript entered i.e. you will have to do them one at a time.
JUDGING:
Entries will be read by five judges. The top score and the bottom score will be dropped, with the remaining scores averaged to determine the finalists. The finalists will be judged by an editor or agent TBC.
PRIZES: Only one prize of $150
QUERIES TO: Contest Manager