PLEASE READ COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS VIA THE BLUE LINKS BELOW FOR THE EMILY CONTEST RULES

Each year, the opening date for The Emily Contest is September 1st at 1:00 AM (Central Time),
and the closing date is October 2nd at 11:59 pm (Central Time)
No Late entries accepted

Starting In 2024, to Receive the Member Discount You Must be a Member on or Before June 31, 2024

1st, 2nd, 3rd, and The Best of The Best winners will be announced at
The Emily Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2024 

Please note that The Emily Contest is a ROMANCE WRITING CONTEST (romantic fiction only)

                                                            There are two (2) basic elements that comprise every romance novel:
                                                                                         ♥     A  central love story
                                                                                         ♥    An emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending.

NOTE:
We welcome Diverse Romance, but we are not accepting Erotica or Erotic Romance at this time.

All Entries must consist of Original Content.
No AI GENERATED Material Accepted. If AI Use is Detected the Entry will be Disqualified.

If you have any questions, contact The Emily Chair at: emily.contest.lrw@gmail.com