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The Rules

Entrants will begin writing no earlier than 8.00 p.m. on the first day (Friday) of the marathon and end not later than 8:00 p.m. on the final day (Monday) of the marathon.

  • Any writing to be submitted for judging, other than the one-page outline, must be done at the event location otherwise the work will not be considered for judging.ย  A non-legal affidavit to this effect must be signed by the author and witnessed, and must be submitted by the end of the event.
  • Coompleted manuscripts to be submitted to the judges will be double-spaced in 14-point font with page number and title of work on each page. A separate title page will include the title of the work and the intended audience only (children/young adult, adult).ย To ensure the objectivity of the judging process, the authorโ€™s name will not appear anywhere on this copy. There are no limits to the length of the manuscript
  • For writers wishing to submit their work for judging, electronic copies will be accepted by the Novel Marathon Committee up to 8:00 p.m. on the last day of the marathonย (Monday).
  • The judges reserve the right to declare a non-winner in a category if the manuscripts are not deemed acceptable for submission to a publisher or agent.
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