The first round of judging in the Prompt Response contest was done by ACFW members from out of state. They chose four finalists, whose entries were then sent to the co-directors of Florida Christian Writers Conference, Eva Marie Everson and…
Genesis Contest 2015 Now Open
The 2015 Genesis Contest is now open for entries! If you have a complete manuscript and are unpublished in fiction of novella length or longer, you are eligible. Read the guidelines carefully at www.acfw.com/genesis. Take a look at the Genesis…
Prompt Response Contest 2015 CLOSED
Once again, thanks to the generosity of the Florida Christian Writers Conference, we are again holding our Prompt Response Contest. The winner will receive a scholarship that includes the full conference with all meals except the awards banquet, for which…
First Impressions Contest open
ACFW’s First Impressions Contest—the ONLY ACFW writing contest that does NOT require a completed manuscript—is now accepting entries for the 2014 contest. Contest coordinator Kathleen Y’Barbo-Turner has lined up a stellar list of final round judges—all agents! For only $15—pretty…
Christian Writers of the West “Rattler” contest opens in August
Open August 1–29 The Rattler, hosted by Christian Writers of the West (ACFW Arizona Chapter), is a contest for unpublished* fiction writers. All entrants receive feedback from published authors or experienced critiquers. Respected editors and agents will judge finalists in…
SOS Contest 2014—Save Our Synopses
The Save Our Synopses Contest is open to writers of all genres. Entrants are to submit a one-page synopsis with correct formatting. The entry must be the author’s original work and written for the CBA market. The synopsis may be…