• This contest is for unpublished writers of novel-length fiction only. If you have self-published novel-length fiction, you ARE considered a published author and are not eligible. You may still enter if you’ve published only nonfiction or short stories.
• This contest focuses on commercial, novel-length fiction. Poetry, short stories, and nonfiction are not eligible.
• Entries that have previously won first place in a category are not eligible to submit in that same category. Entries that have finaled may be resubmitted.
• If you’re an agented writer, you may not enter your manuscript into a category judged by that particular agent.
• Previously published manuscripts, in any form, are not eligible.
• Entrants must acknowledge their acceptance of the contest Terms and Conditions before their entries will be accepted. These eligibility guidelines apply to your status at the time of contest entry. Should you acquire an agent or secure a book contract after submitting to this contest, your entry will still be eligible.
• RMFW reserves the right not to award prizes if it is determined by the judges that the quality of entries does not merit selection.

Please note: This Entry Type does not include a critique of your entry. If you would like a critique of your entry (requires an additional fee of $50), choose the Non-Youth Contest Entry (With Critique) option.