First off, let me say that I have nothing to do with the running of this contest, I know someone who's involved with the book in question, and they are trying to spread the word in hope of getting a good title out of the deal. I do, however, have some small reason to believe that it's legit.
In any case, it looks like simply entering effectively gets you a free copy of the book. Of course it goes without saying (but I will anyway, just 'cause I'm anal like that) that the book is under copyright, and would not be legal to share.
I don't know too much detail on the book itself, beyond what's below, specifically that it's a memoir of some sort, so there's really no telling what those who enter might be in for. I've already responded to the specified address, so I guess I'm along for the ride.
I believe the "local" referred to would be Houston, TX, if that matters to anyone.
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Win $3000! Title the Book
A local writer needs your assistance to title his upcoming memoir and has offered a $3000 prize that will go to the person who crafts the title that is chosen for the book and a $500 prize for person who crafts a 25-word synopsis of the story that is chosen for the cover.
Entry procedure:
Email titlethebook@gmail.com about your intent to enter the competition to receive an electronic copy of the manuscript
Read the manuscript and write: - A suggested title for the memoir
- This should reflect the theme of the piece (hope, survival) without sounding like a self-help book
- Brevity is key: keep it simple, powerful, to the point
- Title should capture the ear and eye and attention of potential readers
- A 25-word synopsis
- An honest, straightforward review
Send the title, synopsis, and review back to titlethebook@gmail.com.
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