Submission Instructions:

Entries must be submitted electronically as a DOC or DOCX (MS Word) or as an RTF (Rich Text Format) file.

Each submission should consist of a maximum of the first 6000 words of the manuscript

A separate electronic entry form (found on ENTER THE EMILY on above status bar) must be submitted for each submission.

The ENTRY TITLE (story title) MUST BE THE TITLE OF THE MANUSCRIPT ONLY when uploading your entry on the electronic entry form.

Do NOT include a cover page or a synopsis as part of the entry.

Do NOT place your name or pseudonym anywhere on the manuscript(s).

Fill out the entry form, upload the entry file, and pay the contest fee via ENTER THE EMILY link on above status bar.

By submitting to The Emily Contest you agree to all terms noted in the Contest Rules and are giving consent to League of Romance Writers to use your name (or chosen pen name) on social media, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and our website.

Please see FINAL JUDGES & CATEGORIES