2 April 2022 #SlushPit - Win a query critique!
Updated: Mar 17, 2022
Is your query or book blurb ready? Want to see how your pitch stacks up against the competition? Throw your hat into the ring at the next #SlushPit!
Are you struggling with your query letter (for traditional publishing) or blurb (for independent publishing)? If so, you are not alone! We are offering writers a chance to win a FREE in-depth critique.
Who is this competition for?
Aspiring authors who are pursuing either traditional publishing or self-publishing pathways.
We accept all Middle Grade (MG), Young Adult (YA), New Adult (NA), and Adult speculative fiction.
We accept the following genres: fantasy, science fiction, space opera, thriller, mystery, contemporary, romance, urban fantasy, and horror.
When will the competition take place?
Saturday 2 April from 11am to 4pm EST.
What is the prize?
A FREE in-depth critique of your query letter or blurb from one of our experienced judges.
Who are the judges?
We have five amazing judges with different tastes and feedback styles.
How do I participate?
On the day of the competition, Tweet your pitch using #SlushPit.
You may only Tweet ONE entry per manuscript.
Retweets are encouraged, comments are fine, but please DO NOT “LIKE” any of the Tweets.
Important: All the judges will have their usernames set to [name]: #SLUSHPIT JUDGE. If your Tweet is “liked” by someone without this title, you have not won.
If your Tweet is “liked” by one of the judges, that means you have WON a free critique.
Winners should send their query letter or blurb as a Word Document to slushpilemonster [at] gmail [dot] com with the subject line #SLUSHPIT WINNER + [name of the judge who “liked” the Tweet].
That's it! Simple, right? Can't wait to see all the pitches on the big day!!
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