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Can I enter more than one manuscript?
Yes.
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Can I enter manuscripts in more than one category?
Yes. However, you must pay a separate $35 entry fee for each entry.
Also, you cannot enter the same manuscript in more than one category. For example, if you have manuscript A Wonderful Life, you cannot enter A Wonderful Life in both Contemporary Fiction and Romantic Suspense. You can enter it in only one of those categories.
However, if you have two manuscripts, A Wonderful Life and Tara’s Summer, you can enter A Wonderful Life in Contemporary Fiction and you can enter Tara’s Summer in Romantic Suspense.
This opens up the possibility of some entrants having multiple finalist entries in different categories. The Genesis Contest does its best to ensure that all judging is done blind, so no judge knows whose entries they are judging and no favoritism is involved.
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Can I enter more than one manuscript in the same category?
Yes. You may enter multiple manuscripts in the same category. However, you must pay a separate $35 entry fee for each entry.
For example, if you have two manuscripts, A Wonderful Life and Tara’s Summer, you can enter both A Wonderful Life and Tara’s Summer in Contemporary Fiction.
This opens up the possibility of some entrants having multiple finalist entries in the same category. The Genesis Contest does its best to ensure that all judging is done blind, so no judge knows whose entries they are judging and no favoritism is involved.
Although an entrant may enter multiple manuscripts in the same category, each entrant can only final with one manuscript.
For example, say you enter two manuscripts, A Wonderful Life, and Tara’s Summer, in Contemporary Romance. Both manuscripts are Category Finalists, and you are a double finalist. If A Wonderful Life is awarded 3rd place and Tara’s Summer is awarded 1st place, you can only place with the higher ranked manuscript, Tara’s Summer. You cannot place both 1st and 3rd with both manuscripts. You can only place once, with one manuscript. In this case, the next highest scoring finalist entry will move up to take 3rd place.
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Can I enter a short story or novella?
No.
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Why is the Genesis contest allowing people to enter multiple manuscripts?
The Genesis Contest wanted to allow versatile writers to enter multiple manuscripts in the same category or multiple categories. This will allow writers to receive feedback on all the work they want to enter into the contest, not just one manuscript.
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Doesn't that mean someone might have two or more of their manuscripts final at the same time? Or even in the same category?
Yes, it is possible that two or more of an entrant's manuscripts will be among the Category Finalists in the same category. It is also possible that an entrant's manuscripts will be Category Finalists in two or more different categories.
For example: Camy Writer enters A Wonderful Life in Contemporary Fiction, and she enters Tara's Summer in Romantic Suspense. There is a possibility that A Wonderful Life is a Category Finalist in Contemporary Fiction, and Tara's Summer is a Category Finalist in Romantic Suspense. Camy Writer will be a multiple Finalist.
Another example: Camy Writer enters both A Wonderful Life and Tara's Summer in Contemporary Fiction. There is a possibility that both A Wonderful Life and Tara's Summer are Category Finalists in Contemporary Fiction. Camy Writer will be a double Finalist.
However, if A Wonderful Life is awarded 3rd place and Tara's Summer is awarded 1st place, Camy can only place with the higher ranked manuscript, Tara's Summer. Camy cannot place both 1st and 3rd with both manuscripts. Camy can only place once, with one manuscript. In this case, the next highest scoring finalist entry would move up to take 3rd place.
The Genesis Contest does its best to ensure that all judging is done blind, so no judge knows whose entries they are judging and no favoritism is involved.
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Do I pay one entry fee for all my entries, or a separate fee for each entry?
You must pay a separate $35 entry fee for EACH entry into the contest.
For example, if you enter two manuscripts, regardless of whether they are in the same category or different categories, you must pay $35 for each entry, for a total of $70.
If you enter three manuscripts, regardless of whether they are in the same category or different categories, you must pay $35 for each entry, for a total of $105.
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If my manuscript was a finalist in a previous Noble Theme or Genesis contest, may I enter it again?
If your manuscript didn't win First place in your category, and if the manuscript was not a FaithWords Finalist (one of the top five manuscripts across categories from the 2006 Genesis contest), then yes, you can enter it again.
For instance, say your entry Tara's Summer was a finalist in the 2005 Noble Theme contest in Contemporary Romance, but you didn't win First Place in your category. You may enter Tara's Summer in the contest this year.
You can enter the same manuscript even if you won Second or Third Place in your category. You can enter the manuscript as long as you didn't win First Place in your category.
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Can I enter an unfinished manuscript?
Yes. However, some of the Category Finalists will be judged by literary agents and editors. Therefore, all entrants are encouraged to complete their manuscripts in case any of them are requested. ACFW and the Genesis Contest do NOT guarantee an entrant's manuscript will be requested or published.
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If I get a publishing contract on my entry after the Genesis deadline, do I have to withdraw?
Yes. If you are contracted on the manuscript that you entered in the Genesis, you must withdraw that entry. You will forfeit your entry fee for that particular manuscript.
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If I get a publishing contract a different entry than the one I entered in the Genesis, do I have to withdraw?
No. If the manuscript(s) you have entered in the Genesis have not been contracted, you may keep your entry(s) in the contest. However, if you entered the manuscript that you were contracted on, you must withdraw that particular manuscript. You will forfeit your entry fee for that particular manuscript.
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If the manuscript I entered in the Genesis is under consideration with a publishing house (they have the proposal or the full manuscript) but is not yet contracted, do I have to withdraw from the Genesis?
No.
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If I have a self-published book, can I enter?
Yes. Even if the self-published book is still “on the shelves,” you can enter the Genesis. However, you cannot enter the manuscript that was published.
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I was published by a small press. Can I enter the Genesis?
It depends on the qualifications of your small press.
Check to see if your book was published by a CBA-recognized publisher, defined as a royalty-paying publishing house that (1) does not offer subsidy or vanity contracts to members, (2) has been releasing books on a regular basis via national distribution for a minimum of one year, and (3) has sold a minimum of 1,500 hardcover or trade paperback copies or 5,000 copies in any other format, including print on demand, of a single Fiction book or novella or collection of novellas in book form.
If your publisher DOES fit these qualifications, and your book was published within the last seven (7) years, then you may NOT enter the Genesis.
If your publisher does NOT fit these qualifications, then yes, you may enter an UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT in the Genesis contest. You may NOT enter into the Genesis any book that was published by the small press.
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I can't enter the Book of the Year contest. Can I enter the Genesis?
ACFW has both the Genesis contest and the Book of the Year contest. These are completely different contests and you must abide by the rules of each.
Here are the qualifications for Book of the Year:
Books must be published by a CBA-recognized publisher, defined as a royalty-paying publishing house that (1) does not offer subsidy or vanity contracts to members, (2) has been releasing books on a regular basis via national distribution for a minimum of one year, and (3) has sold a minimum of 1,500 hardcover or trade paperback copies or 5,000 copies in any other format, including print on demand, of a single Fiction book or novella or collection of novellas in book form.
If your publisher DOES fit these qualifications, and your book was published within the last seven (7) years, then you may NOT enter the Genesis.
If your publisher does NOT fit these qualifications, then yes, you may enter an UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT in the Genesis contest. You may NOT enter into the Genesis any book that was published by the small press, even though you may not enter that book in the Book of the Year contest.
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I was published in Young Adult or Tween fiction. Can I enter the Genesis?
It depends on your word count and when the books were published.
1) Was each book less than 20,000 words each? If the books were less than 20,000 words each, then yes, you may enter the Genesis. However, you may not enter the manuscripts that were published. If your books were 20,000 words or more, then go to question two.
2) Was the most recent book published within the last seven years? If so, then no, you may not enter the Genesis. However, if your most recent book was published more than seven years ago, then yes, you may enter the Genesis. You may not enter the manuscripts that were published.
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I was published only in Children's fiction. Can I enter the Genesis?
Yes, but your entry must be Adult or Young Adult fiction. You may not enter any children's fiction manuscript, whether published or unpublished.
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I was published only in Non-fiction. Can I enter the Genesis?
Yes, but your entry must be Adult or Young Adult fiction.
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What are the definitions of the categories/genres?
For all the stories, one or more characters' Christian beliefs are blended with and form a part of the story. However, the presence of a Christian character or the use of Christian phrases and scripture are not the indicators of the spiritual content in the stories. For Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Allegory, the traditional Christian terms are often replaced by other words more suited to the fictional setting.
- Contemporary Romance: The love story is set in any location in a contemporary setting, and is the main focus of the novel. The end of the book is emotionally satisfying. The stories in this category can be dramatic or comedic.
- Historical Romance: Novels or sagas set in any location, but in which the time frame of the majority of the story is a historical context rather than a contemporary one. The time period can be up to and including the Vietnam era. The love story is the main focus of the novel, and the end of the book is emotionally satisfying. The stories in this category can be dramatic or comedic.
- Romantic Suspense: A suspense plot is blended with a love story, which is the main focus of the novel, and the end of the book is emotionally satisfying. The story can be in any location, but the time frame should be a contemporary setting. Historical romantic suspense stories should be entered in the Historical Romance category.
- Women's Fiction: Novels or sagas set in any location, in a contemporary setting, targeted toward women readers of any age. Issues are those women relate to, often involving relationships. Romance can be an element, but doesn't carry the story.
- Chick/Mom/Hen/Lady Lit: This is “a subgenre of the larger classification of women's fiction, generally a coming-of-age or ‘coming-of-consciousness' story where a woman's life is transformed by the events of the story” and her choices (Cathy Yardley). The novels are typically funny and upbeat, with a distinctive type of author “voice” that lends itself to the genre. The audience includes single and/or married women without children (chick lit), mothers (mom lit), and older women (called either hen lit or lady lit). Lad lit, aimed at men, should be entered in the Contemporary Fiction category.
- Suspense/Thriller/Mystery: Novels set in any location, in a contemporary setting, in which the suspense or mystery is the primary plot. In suspense, “often the reader learns very early in the story who did what, and how, and even why, so that the tension results from the manner in which an expected conclusion is achieved” (Jessica Mann). In thrillers, “tough, resourceful . . . heroes are pitted against villains determined to destroy them, their country, or the stability of the free world” (Steve Bennett). “The detective novel, or mystery, is generally driven by a single protagonist and follows the process of detection, functioning like a puzzle” (Ginny Wiehardt).
- Contemporary Fiction: Novels or sagas set in any location, in a contemporary setting. This category includes literary fiction and mainstream fiction. The stories in this category can be dramatic or comedic.
- Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Allegory: Novels in which the science fiction, the future, other planets, a fantasy world, or paranormal happenings are a major element of the plot or setting. This category includes speculative, visionary, science fiction, paranormal, futuristic, allegory, and alternate history fiction. Stories targeted primarily at young adult readers should be entered in the Young Adult category.
- Historical Fiction (not romance): Novels or sagas set in any location, in which the time frame of the majority of the story is a historical context rather than a contemporary one. The time period can be up to and including the Vietnam era.
- Young Adult: Novels targeted toward young adult readers ages 12 through 18. The stories in this category can be dramatic, comedic, romantic, or non-romantic. Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Allegory stories targeted primarily at young adult readers can be entered in this category.
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Is there a total manuscript word count limit or minimum for any category?
No.
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If the category I entered in has less than 8 entries, what happens?
Your entry will be moved to the second choice of category that you indicated on your entry form. If that category also has less than 8 entries, you will be contacted about what category you want the entry to be moved to, or if you want to withdraw from the contest and your entry fee returned.
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What does it mean when it says 100 entries per category?
That means each category can have a maximum of 100 entries. If all the categories fill up, the contest can have a maximum of 1000 entries.
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What are an .rtf and a .doc attachment?
.rtf is Rich Text Format. When you save your document, you can choose to save it as .rtf. This is especially useful if you use Word Perfect or a word processing program other than Microsoft Word. .doc is a Microsoft Word document. When sending in your entry, either of these two formats is acceptable. If there's a problem, the category coordinator will e-mail you.
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What's Track Changes?
In Microsoft Word, there's a feature called Track Changes. A “tracked change” is a colored mark that shows where a deletion, insertion, or other editing change has been made in a document. Using Track Changes, a judge can also insert comments into the manuscript.
For an example of what a Track Changes document looks like, here's a .pdf file:
SampleTrackChanges.pdf
(You can download Adobe Reader free: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)
Under no circumstances should comments given by a judge be used for publicity purposes without the express consent of the judge.
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What if I don't have Microsoft Word?
No problem! Just let your category coordinator know. After your judges judge your entries in Microsoft Word, we will change the judged .doc files into .pdf files (Adobe Acrobat) and e-mail those back to you. You'll be able to see all the changes, suggestions, and comments the judge made using Adobe Acrobat.
For an example of what it would look like, here's a sample .pdf file:
SampleTrackChanges.pdf
(You can download Adobe Reader free: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)
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What about security? Can't a judge look in the Properties section to find out who wrote the manuscript?
The Genesis coordinators will be going into every file to activate the security feature and erase all personal information from each file. The judges will not be able to find out who wrote the entry.
After judging, the coordinators will again go into every judged file and again erase all personal information so that the entrants will not be able to find out who judged their entry.
The Genesis coordinators will do everything to ensure absolute anonymity.
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What should I name my entry file?
The Genesis coordinators will be renaming your file to your Genesis entry number, so it doesn't matter what you name your entry when you first submit it to the contest. However, if you want to name the file as your entry title, that would be fine.
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For my entry, what if I want to send less than 15 pages?
That's fine. Many entrants send less than 15 pages because they want to end the entry at the end of a scene or a chapter for maximum emotional effect.
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For my entry, what if my last page ends in the middle of a sentence?
That's fine. You can end your entry in the middle of a sentence or scene. However, for maximum emotional effect, you can try to end at the end of a scene, even if the entry ends up being less than 15 pages.
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Do I need to send a synopsis?
No, it is completely optional.
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Do I send the synopsis in a separate file?
No, include the synopsis with your manuscript in the same file.
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What's the format for a synopsis?
It should follow the same as the manuscript, except that the synopsis is single-spaced instead of double-spaced, and it is only ONE page.
If a synopsis is more than one page, the extra pages will be discarded by the category coordinator.
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What's the appropriate format for my entry?
There's an example and a short article (for those who use Microsoft Word) at this link:
Manuscript Formatting article
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I sent in my entry, but I haven't received any e-mail or info from the contest coordinators. What should I do?
All entries should receive a confirmation e-mail of receipt of their entry and of payment. If an entrant does not receive a confirmation e-mail by March 3rd, 2008, the entrant should e-mail the contest coordinator, Camy Tang, at genesis@acfw.com.
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Who are the judges?
For the First Round, all the judges are either published authors or experienced and trained writers. For the Second Round, all the judges are either published authors, literary agents, or editors. The Second Round judges are listed in the Genesis Rules.
Under no circumstances should comments given by a judge be used for publicity purposes without the express consent of the judge.
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How many rounds are there?
Two. First Round determines the Category Finalists. Second Round determines the Category Winners. However, the Category Winners will not be announced at that time. The Category Winners will be announced at the 2008 ACFW Conference in September.
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What will be the scoring criteria? What does the scoresheet look like?
Here's a .pdf download of the scoresheet:
2008GenesisScoresheet.pdf
(You can download Adobe Reader free: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)
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I got great comments from a judge. Can I use those in my query letter or proposal to an editor/agent? Can I use them on my website?
No. Under no circumstances should comments given by a judge be used for publicity or submission purposes without the express consent of the judge.
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How are the scores calculated?
All entries are judged by three judges in the First Round. All three judges' scores are averaged to determine your entry's standing.
The judging scale ranges from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest) for each scoring element.
An average score is 3. A score of 4 is for Better Than Average and a score of 5 is for Absolutely Astounding.
We expect the entries to fit a bell curve with lots of average scores, a few low scores, and a few high scores.
An average entry will have a total score around 60.
This year, the Genesis contest will NOT use discrepancy judges. The top five scoring entries in each category are named as Category Finalists.
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Doesn't this method of scoring make it unfair if I get a low-scoring judge? Why can't you just drop the lowest score?
This scoring method is one that has been used for years by several other respected national and international writing contests.
The Genesis Coordinator did a detailed analysis of the two scoring methods using the actual scores from the 2006 Genesis contest. The old scoring method of dropping the lowest score gave unfair advantage to entrants who received high-scoring judges.
In trying to ensure that the highest quality entries are sent to the second round, it is better to have a “tougher” first round of scoring.
Remember that all judging is subjective. Some judges tend to score higher than others or lower than others. A lower-scoring judge is not necessarily “inaccurate” as a judge, nor did they necessarily give an “inaccurate” score. Likewise, a high-scoring judge is not necessarily more “accurate” than a low-scoring judge.
In entering the Genesis, you are agreeing to comply with the scores given by the judges, no matter what they are. If you do not like this method of scoring, then please consider not entering the Genesis contest.
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Why aren't we using discrepancy judges this year? Isn't that more fair?
We tried discrepancy judges in the 2007 Genesis contest, but it was extremely difficult to get discrepancy judges for the entries that required them. Because it was logistically too difficult, we will not have discrepancy judges for the 2008 Genesis contest.
For example, Judge A returned her judged entries for the first round late, three days after the first round judging deadline. Four of her five entries needed a discrepancy judge, NOT because she judged low or high, but because the other two judges for those entries had disparate scores and Judge A's scores did not fall in between them.
The Genesis coordinators were forced to find four discrepancy judges who had less than 24 hours to judge the entry because Judge A had returned her entries three days late.
Last year, we had to find 94 discrepancy judges, who have a very limited time to judge the entries they're given. We often didn't know if an entry needed a discrepancy judge until after the third judge returned their scores, which was usually at the first round judging deadline. That's a lot of favors to call in, and we had a hard time finding enough willing people.
We are extremely grateful to the judges who agreed to take extra entries for discrepancy judging. We will not impose on people's goodwill again.
Remember that all judging is subjective. Some judges tend to score higher than others or lower than others. A lower-scoring judge is not necessarily “inaccurate” as a judge, nor did they necessarily give an “inaccurate” score. Likewise, a high-scoring judge is not necessarily more “accurate” than a low-scoring judge.
In entering the Genesis, you are agreeing to comply with the scores given by the judges, no matter what they are. If you do not like this method of scoring, then please consider not entering the Genesis contest.
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Last year, I got two high scores and one really low score. Do some judges go into the contest with the intent to score everything low? If you don't have discrepancy judges, won't that just make things harder for me?
Judging is subjective, just like the publishing industry. What one editor likes, another editor will not like. It's the same with judges—what one judge loves, another judge will not love.
The contest is not perfect, but it does mirror the publishing industry to an extent—submissions must be clean, story must be strong, writing must be crisp and fresh. And like the publishing industry, not all judges (editors) will score the same entry the same way.
This phenomenon of disparate scoring is common to ALL writing contests. While we do our best to ensure the judges are either published authors or highly experienced writers, and while we train all our judges, not all scores are going to be similar. There is nothing the Genesis contest can do to MAKE all the judges score consistently with each other.
Also, while a judge might score one entry low, that doesn't mean that judge scores ALL their entries low. Most of the time, when a judge scored a particular entry lower than the other two judges for that entry, that judge just happened to score the lowest on that particular entry.
For example, say Judge A judged entries #1, #3, #8, #9, and #11.
For entry #1, Judge A's score was the highest by 10 points.
For entry #3, Judge A's score was in between the other two judges' scores.
For entry #8, Judge A's score was in between the other two judges' scores.
For entry #9, Judge A's score was in between the other two judges' scores.
For entry #11, Judge A's score was the lowest by 25 points.
Just because Judge A gave entry #11 the lowest score does NOT mean Judge A was an inconsistent judge. Judge A just happened to give entry #11 the lowest score.
This type of scenario was very common in the 2007 Genesis contest, and it is extremely common to ALL writing contests.
In entering the Genesis, you are agreeing to comply with the scores given by the judges, no matter what they are. If you do not like this method of scoring, then please consider not entering the Genesis contest.
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When, where, and how are the Finalists announced?
Barring unforeseen circumstances, Finalists will be notified on or before April 15th, 2008. An announcement will be made on the ACFW e-mail loop and posted on the ACFW website.
If you are not receiving emails from the ACFW loop, please check on the ACFW website for the results.
Finalists will be called, so ensure that the phone number you put on your entry form is current. Please keep your category coordinator aware of any changes in your personal information and e-mail address.
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What does it mean the Finalists will be allowed two days to polish their entry and resubmit?
Once the Finalists are contacted, they will be emailed their First Round scoresheets and they have only two days to polish their entry and resubmit it to the coordinators.
Because of the TWO DAY ONLY time frame, it is strongly suggested that all entrants spend the time during the First Round judging (from March 1st until April 15th) polishing their manuscript, just in case they are Finalists.
Finalists can option not to resubmit their entries.
If a Finalist does not resubmit by the deadline given to them (two days after they are contacted), then their original entry will be sent to the Second Round judges.
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Why do Finalists need to e-mail a digital headshot to the contest coordinator?
We use the headshots for the Powerpoint presentation at the Awards Banquet at the ACFW Conference. The headshots are so that editors and agents and your fellow writers will know who the Finalists are. The headshot must be good resolution, approximately 500 x 500 pixels--the file will be at least 100 KB large.
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Is another entry moved up if a Finalist withdraws or is disqualified?
No.
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Is another entry moved up if a Category Winner withdraws or is disqualified?
Yes. Category Winners are determined in July. Category Winners are not announced at that time. If an entrant withdraws, and they happen to be a Category Winner (although they would not know this), the next highest scoring entry in that category is moved up to become Category Winner.
However, another entry would not move up to fill the vacant spot as a Category Finalist because the Second Round judging would have already been completed.
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How are the winners determined?
In the Second Round, for each category, two judges will score the five Category Finalists. For each entry, the scores will be averaged to determine the entry's standing. The Second Round judges' scores will determine the Category Winner.
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Are there discrepancy judges for the Second Round, like the First Round?
No.
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What if my entry is a Finalist, but one of the Second Round judges in my category has already seen my entry?
Please read the Genesis Rules to find out who the Second Round judges will be in your desired category.
In your entry form, there is a place for you to indicate who has seen your entry. Please include all agents and editors to whom you have submitted that version of your entry.
Second Round judges will be instructed to let the category coordinator know if they receive an entry that they've seen before, AND if they feel they cannot judge the entry. If they choose, they will not judge that particular entry.
However, if they feel they can judge the entry, they are given the option of doing so.
If you do not wish a particular second round judge to judge your entry, then please do not enter your manuscript in that category.
If the second round judge chooses not to judge the entry, an undisclosed extra judge will be chosen by the coordinator to judge the entry. The entrant's standing will be determined by the other Second Round judge and the extra judge, and not the judge who has already seen the entry.
For example, Camy Writer is a Finalist in Contemporary Romance. Her entry, Tara's Summer, has previously been seen by Second Round Judge A, but not by Second Round Judge B.
Second Round Judge B will judge Tara's Summer, but Second Round Judge A chooses not to judge it. The Genesis coordinator asks an undisclosed Extra Judge C to judge Tara's Summer in his place. The Second Round score for Tara's Summer will be determined by Second Round Judge B and Extra Judge C.
The Genesis coordinator will do her best to ensure the extra judge is qualified. The judge will most likely be a published author and experienced in the particular category of the entry in question. Unlike the other Second Round judges, the extra judge's identity is not disclosed because an extra judge will only be found if the situation requires it.
The extra judge is being used so that an entrant's standing will not be determined by one judge alone.
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I can't attend the ACFW Conference. Can I still enter the Genesis?
Certainly! The Finalists are announced before the conference, and the Category Winners are announced at the conference. If you cannot attend the conference and you are one of the winners, your plaque will be mailed to you. ACFW will also post the winners online after the conference.
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Do the winners get a publishing contract?
No. ACFW and the Genesis Contest does NOT guarantee that anyone will receive a publishing contract.
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If I'm not an ACFW member, can I enter?
You must join ACFW ($50 new membership fee for the first year, $40 to renew in the years afterward) in order to enter. You will be paying the $50 new membership fee AND the $35 entry fee per entry.
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What if my membership lapses during the course of the contest?
Your entry will be withdrawn if you do not keep your ACFW membership current until the end of the contest in September, 2008.
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If I withdraw from the contest for any reason, can I get my entry fee refunded?
No.
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