Kidlit Contest

The Kidlit Contest is now CLOSED for entries. Look for winners in the month of February. Prizes are:

Grand Prize Winner: A 15 page critique
First Place: A 10 page critique
Second Place: A 5 page critique
Third Place: A 2 page critique
Honorable Mention(s): A critique of the first page of your novel

  1. Debra Smith’s avatar

    Debra Smith on January 6, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Thank you for the opportunity! I am very new at this writing thing (and maneuvering websites) and have no clue what MG stands for (middle grade??) — YA was easy to figure out, but I still am not sure what ages that includes. Could you please elaborate? My story is ripe for a series, but I am not sure it’s eligible for this contest.
    Thanks for whatever information you can supply.

  2. Laura Diamond’s avatar

    Laura Diamond on January 7, 2010 at 8:21 am

    I’m getting my entry ready now!

    BTW, I’ve already posted your blog on my weblog (even before I read about the contest!). :)

    Thanks!

  4. Patti’s avatar

    Patti on January 7, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    I will definitely be entering.

  5. Shawna’s avatar

    Shawna on January 7, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    I have been following this contest and am anxious to enter. I created a blog and posted on my facebook, where most of my friends didn’t even know I write! YIKES! Fingers crossed.

  6. Robyn Campbell’s avatar

    Robyn Campbell on January 8, 2010 at 4:07 am

    Mary, you are true to your word about having another contest. I will tweet about it, facebook it, and add it to the forum on querytracker. I also have it on my blog sidebar and I blogged about it today. I’ll email the links with my entry. Thanks Mary.

  7. Shannon Hitchcock’s avatar

    Shannon Hitchcock on January 8, 2010 at 7:35 am

    I read about this on “Guide to Literary Agents.” What a great idea!

  8. Kendra’s avatar

    Kendra on January 8, 2010 at 7:47 am

    Hi Mary,

    Thanks for having the contest! I’m putting a link on the Online Writing Workshop for SF, Fantasy and Horror — there is some really strong YA lit out there.

  9. Kevin Sheridan’s avatar

    Kevin Sheridan on January 8, 2010 at 8:16 am

    I’m definitely there! Thanks for having the contest!

  10. Karissa’s avatar

    Karissa on January 8, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    I learned a lot about my computer skills just from entering this contest! thanks for playing!

  11. Michelle Dennis’s avatar

    Michelle Dennis on January 8, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    Hi Mary,

    I read about this contest in an email from Writer’s Market.com and have a young adult fiction manuscript; ready to send all the way from “down under” Australia… Thanks for giving writers the oppertunity!!!!
    P.S I have posted your link on my facebook and livejournel…will email the links with my entry.

  12. Claire Daniel’s avatar

    Claire Daniel on January 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    What a novel idea, Mary! I’m very intrigued and am entering. I found your post on LinkedIn.

  13. Kim Baccellia’s avatar

    Kim Baccellia on January 8, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    Hi, Mary!

    I plan on posting your contest on Twitter and my Live Journal. I love your contests and feedback!

    Thanks for having the contest!

  14. Kim Baccellia’s avatar

    Kim Baccellia on January 8, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    Mary,

    Your one link to your contest didn’t work on my site. I’m http://kbaccellia.livejournal.com

    I did post your info on my twitter which is @ixtumea.

  16. jone’s avatar

    jone on January 9, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    I am going to submit to this contest. Another writing group member told me about it. Cool beans. Will post on Facebook and on my blog.

  17. Toni WEstbrooks’s avatar

    Toni WEstbrooks on January 10, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    I’m excited about the contest however I need a little help. How do you -Read and comment on at least one other Kidlit post? Thank you.

  18. Ashley Cooper’s avatar

    Ashley Cooper on January 10, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Hi Mary!

    I know it’s unacceptable to query with an unfinished fiction ms. How about for this contest - does it have to be complete to enter?

  22. Jackee’s avatar

    Jackee on January 11, 2010 at 11:20 am

    I’m getting excited to read your winners, Mary!

  24. kris’s avatar

    kris on January 11, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    Your contest is giving me that push I needed to start my own blog on writing young adult fiction. I’m still trying to get it up and running but now I have another outlet for my own writing. Thanks!

  25. Leiann’s avatar

    Leiann on January 12, 2010 at 10:52 am

    This contest is a great idea. I’m guessing we can only send what genres you represent, Mary?

  26. Maribeth’s avatar

    Maribeth on January 12, 2010 at 11:00 am

    What an amazing opportunity. Woo-Hoo!

  27. shirley’s avatar

    shirley on January 12, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    This looks really exciting here’s hoping!

  28. barb’s avatar

    barb on January 12, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    This contest has given my the incentive to create my own blog, which has helped me improve my somewhat weak computer skills. Thanks for holding it.
    Barb

  29. Lia Keyes’s avatar

    Lia Keyes on January 12, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Delighted you’re joining us on Twitter’s #scribechat on Thursday to answer questions from those wanting to submit to this terrific contest. Everyone’s excited about it!

  30. Naomi Milliner’s avatar

    Naomi Milliner on January 13, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Thank you, Mary, for this exciting opportunity. This contest is a wonderful idea!It’s as gratifying as it is rare for an agent to reach out to the writing community. I hope, in the not-too-distant future, you might consider speaking at one of our SCBWI conferences on the East Coast. So many of us would love to meet you in person! Thanks again.

  31. Ashley Cooper’s avatar

    Ashley Cooper on January 13, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    It always annoys me when I read questions that have already been answered. Then I re-read this post and realize I did just that. Oops! Looking forward to reading the winning beginnings and your take on what makes them great, Mary.

  32. Brenda’s avatar

    Brenda on January 14, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    I saw a post about your Kidlit contest on one of our Canadian writing forums so thank you not only for the contest but for requiring entrants to spread the word! Can’t wait to see the winning entries, too.

  33. Margo Dill’s avatar

    Margo Dill on January 14, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    So, I jumped the gun and sent my entry before I told you where I posted my links in my email. Should I send you another email to tell where our links are posted, so you can make sure we really did this, OR. . .do you want me to put it here? SORRY!

  35. Lia Keyes’s avatar

    Lia Keyes on January 14, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    The transcript of Thursday night’s #scribechat with Mary Kole is now available at:

    http://scribechat.com/?p=355

    Huge thanks to heroic Mary for fielding an onslaught of tweets with such grace and generosity.

  36. Alice Beesley’s avatar

    Alice Beesley on January 16, 2010 at 10:09 am

    Thanks for offering this contest. It’s a great opportunity and I’m excited to enter. I’m just having trouble signing up for live journal and haven’t received a confirmation email yet. Also, I posted the link in the comment section of my blog since I have no sidebar and I plan to post the link to the contest in the comments
    sections of two of my friends writer’s blogs. I just wanted to make sure that’s okay.

  37. Jean Ann Williams’s avatar

    Jean Ann Williams on January 16, 2010 at 11:08 am

    Ms. Kole,

    I’ve been researching to see if we would be a fit, so it is nice that you are having a contest.

    I’m qualifying and proofing my 500 words. I’m excited!

    Thank you for putting on this contest.

  38. Kim’s avatar

    Kim on January 16, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    I love the “tell two friends” requirement in order to enter. I found out about this through someone posting to a SCBWI discussion board, so it really worked for me!

  39. Zane Morris’s avatar

    Zane Morris on January 16, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    Amazing contest. Have been waiting for a chance like this.
    Thanks!

  41. Sarah Laurenson’s avatar

    Sarah Laurenson on January 17, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    I put the word out on 4 SCBWI listservs - Los Angeles, Ventura/Santa Barbara, Orange County and the RA one. Can’t give you links to check those, but I do have other places I could post as well.

    Thanks for holding this contest!
    Sarah
    ARA SCBWI-L.A.

  43. Stephanie F Hancock’s avatar

    Stephanie F Hancock on January 18, 2010 at 10:13 am

    Hi Mary,
    Thank you for doing this. I have a YA adult already prepared, waiting to go… I am working on your requestes for the contest….I have also posted this contests in several places….

  44. Stina’s avatar

    Stina on January 19, 2010 at 5:55 am

    So that I get this straight. If I post in on my blog and on facebook, is that enough to enter the contest?

  47. Janeen’s avatar

    Janeen on January 22, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Can I enter short stories, like 1-3 pages?

  48. Mary’s avatar

    Mary on January 22, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    Janeen — Sorry, this is for novel-length projects only.

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