TheĀ 2023 Serious Writer Contests
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The contests are now closed. Stay updated through our Facebook page for semifinalist and finalist announcements.
Grand Prize Winners
from Each Contest Receive the
Serious Writer Awards Experience at Universal Studios, Florida
Enjoy a day of fun and adventure at the theme park that celebrates books:
play through Seuss Landing, travel to Hogwarts, escape into the pages of comic books (you see where we're going with this!).

And this year, we've partnered with Book Brush to bring the grand prize winners something truly special! The Writer of the Year and Book of the Year winners will receive 1 full year of Platinum access to Book Brush and the Book of the Decade winner will receive LIFETIME access to the Platinum level of Book Brush! Be sure to check out the amazing book covers, graphics, and social media posts that you can create at Book Brush by clicking here.
The prize package includes:
• Awards Dinner
• One-night hotel stay
• Two tickets to Universal Studios
+ Beautiful engraved plaque
+ $100 credit towards SW Academy
+ Press release template
+ Book Brush award
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the span of years for the Book of the Decade contest?
Help! I mailed my books on the deadline date. Will it still count?
Do I submit a Word document or a PDF for the Writer of the Year?
If my entry for Writer of the Year was published on my blog or another website, does it still count?
Can I send in an e-book version for Book of the Year or Book of the Decade?
I mailed my books during the Early Bird deadline but forgot to pay and now the Early Bird deadline has passed. Can I still get Early Bird pricing?
What happens to my books after they are judged?
Will my book be returned after the contest?
Do the judges provide feedback?
Can my publisher enter my books into the contests?
How will the Semifinalists be notified?
How will the Finalists be notified?
How will the Winners be notified?
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