The contest prize is a made-to-order story of 5000 to 7000 words (often more), written for and dedicated to the winner. It is given to newsletter subscribers.
Made-to-order stories work like this.
- The winner gives me:
- The general description of a hero or heroine (not both)
- A minor character. Description can include status, rank, job, personality, or appearance.
- An object that will appear in the story
- A common story line or trope selected from this bingo card. (You may use the free space, but I don’t accept violence or erotica)
2. I write the story any way I like, one that includes the winner’s three choices and my interpretation of the trope.
3. I send the winner an electronic copy before it appears as a gift to my newsletter subscribers
4. I retain copyright and may use the story later either as it is or amended. If I later create a print version, the winner will get a signed copy.
Caroline’s 2023 DUKE IN NAME ONLY Launch Celebration will award such a story to (hopefully) appear in the December Newsletter.
Delivery speed will depend on how long it takes me to write the story and deliver it to the winner, but I’ll keep the winner informed.