The following are the submission guidelines for the literary award named "The Bloom Award".  This award celebrates the life of Mildred Bloom, Matriarch of Blooming Tree Press.
Mildred Bloom passed away in 2007 at the amazing age of 88, but in those previous 88 years she touch thousands of peoples lives with her generosity, hard work, faith and her never-ending belief that hopes and dreams will always prevail.

 So here we go!

 This award is for unpublished authors only. Each year's award will consist of a different genre, age group and imprint. This award WILL result in a publishing contract for one lucky winner. (Disclaimer: if all parties can come to an agreement.)

More Details

The first Bloom Award will consist of the following:

1. Age Group: Middle Grade.
2. Genre: Mystery/Adventure, Who-Done-It. (Fiction Only)
3. Imprint: "Tire Swing" (our children's paperback imprint)

Requirements

The following will be required as part of your package that you submit:

1. A Book Proposal
2. A Detailed Synopsis
3. A Detailed Outline
4. An Author Biography (include email address)
5. The First 3 Chapters
(8 ½ X 11 double-spaced pages, 12 point font)

 

Additional Information

1. Our definition of an unpublished author consists of no previous full length published book in the children's or Young Adult market. Published short stories, poems or magazine articles don't count.
2. Only one entry per person will be allowed.
3. If you make the first cut you will have to be able to produce the completed manuscript immediately. So don't enter if you don't have a completed or near completed manuscript.
4. Manuscript length should be no less than 18,000 words but no more than 40,000 words.
5. If you are the winner you must be willing to promote and market your book to the best of your ability.

 

Submission Dates and Mailing Information

Postmarks are as follows:

Submissions begins: May 18, 2009
Submissions Deadline is:  October 31, 2009

Please make sure your submission is not postmarked before May 18th or after October 31st. 

Please mark clearly on the outside of the package “The Bloom Award”.

Note: All submissions will be read but no material will be returned.  All communication will be via email and phone.

Mailing Address:

Blooming Tree Press
P.O. Box 140934
Austin, Texas
78714
                                            
The Winner will be announced no later than December 25th 2009.  The winning book will be released each year on Mildred Bloom’s birthday – April 25th. (First release to be April 25th 2011)

For any questions or concerns, please submit those via The Publisher’s Life Blog.
http://apublisherslife.blogspot.com/

Thank you and best of luck.
Miriam Hees
Publisher
Blooming Tree Press