The Emily Contest is for unpublished romance writers. With six (6) categories to enter, The Emily Contest provides the opportunity for unbiased feedback on writers’ work by Published Authors, RWA-PRO Members (current or former), and Experienced Judges, and the chance for finalists to have their work read by publishing house editors and literary agents. League of Romance Writers is pleased to see many previous category winners and finalists move further in their writing careers and become published authors.



The Emily Contest opens each year for your 6000 word entries on September 1st.

Entries are accepted until 11:59 pm (Central Time) October 2nd. 

Check out the  Contest Rules, Final Judges & Categories1st Round Judge Rules, and Prior Contest Winners.

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