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Annual book prize! Entry details.
The inaugural CALEB Prize for faith-inspired writing is currently open to Australian & New Zealand authors & publishers, including self-publishers.
Eligible books must have been released between 1 January 2010 and 30 June 2011.
The writing need not be overtly Christian in nature but it must be evident that faith has influenced the work.
There will be 3 sections:
(1) Fiction (including children’s)
(2) Non-Fiction (including devotionals)
(3) Poetry
We are looking for quality, innovative thought, elegant presentation, excellent production values and appeal both for, and beyond, Christian readers. These are not all equal factors. We’re looking for voices from ‘Down Under’ that have been muted by allowing marketability to be more important than the message.
The overall winner may come from any of the three sections and will receive a cash prize of $1000. The winners of the other two sections will receive cash prizes of $250. Discretionary cash or voucher prizes may be awarded in addition. Winners will be announced and awarded at the Word Writers Fair in Brisbane in November 2010.
Because we are aware that many members (including committee members) of Omega Writers across Australia would wish to enter this competition, we are in the process of engaging completely independent outside judges.
This is a writers award. Books are judged based on their quality, inspiration and how the impact they make on the reader.
What’s it all going to cost to enter?
Five books + $25.
One book will be sent to a reviewer so a review will appear on our website and in the Australian Churches Library Association.
One book will be used for our 1111 Freebooks promotion in November. Yes, we’re doing it again!
This means you get visibility on our website plus a link to your own website.
The remaining books will go to the judges. Please note you will be required to post the books direct to judges so check out that informaiton on the entry form. Entry forms will be up in march 2011.
Queries: info@omegawriters.com
Why enter?
Support the award - for awards to take place funding needs to come from entries. Through this award Faith-inspired and Christian books from Australiasian authors will get exposure!
You will get a review of this website which you can use.
Some judging comments will be available.
You might win!
Send entries to: Omega Writers
P.O. Box 492,
Corinda QLD 4075 Australia