Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Word Count Requirement:
    • Submissions must be a completed book manuscript with a minimum of 35,000 words.
    • There is no maximum word count, but manuscripts should be reasonably formatted for readability.
  2. Accepted Genres:
    • Books must fall under one of the following genres:
      • Historical Fiction – Stories set in the past that incorporate historical events, figures, or cultures.
      • Romance – Fiction with a central love story and an emotionally satisfying ending.
      • Self-Help – Nonfiction books providing guidance, motivation, or personal development strategies.

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Manuscript Formatting:
    • Submissions must be in Word (.docx) or PDF format.
    • Standard font: 12-point Times New Roman or Arial.
    • Double-spaced with 1-inch margins.
    • Each page must be numbered.
  2. Original Work:
    • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work.
    • Self-published books are acceptable if they have not been widely distributed or previously won an award.
  3. Author Eligibility:
    • Open to writers of all experience levels, from emerging authors to published writers.
    • Participants must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent.
  4. Submission Deadline:
    • All entries must be submitted by August 31st at 11:59 PM EST.
  5. Entry Fee:
    • There is NO entry fee for this contest. Submission is completely free.
  6. How to Submit:
    • Entries must be submitted via www.trulifebooks.com
    • Include the following in your submission:
      • Full name
      • Email address
      • Book title
      • Genre
      • A short synopsis (250-500 words)

Judging Criteria:

  1. Evaluation Process:
    • Entries will be judged based on:
      • Creativity & Originality – Fresh perspectives and engaging storytelling.
      • Writing Quality – Grammar, clarity, and narrative flow.
      • Adherence to Genre – Alignment with Historical Fiction, Romance, or Self-Help themes.
      • Marketability – Potential appeal to a wider audience.
  2. Judging Panel:
  • A panel of industry professionals, authors, and literary experts will evaluate the submissions.

Prizes & Publishing Opportunity:

  1. Winner Announcements:
  • Winners will be announced after September 1st via www.trulifebooks.com.
  1. Prizes:
  • Grand Prize:
    • The winning entry will be considered for publication by TruLife Books, LLC, with a standard publishing contract.
    • Professional editorial support and book cover design.
    • A marketing and promotion package.
  • Runner-Up & Honorable Mentions:
    • Consideration for publication by TruLife Books, LLC.
    • Certificates of recognition and potential promotional opportunities.

Publishing Terms & Conditions:

  1. Publishing Agreement:
  • The grand prize winner and selected finalists will be offered a publishing contract with TruLife Books, LLC.
  • Authors have the right to accept or decline the contract.
  • If accepted, TruLife Books, LLC will handle editing, cover design, marketing, and distribution.
  • Royalty terms, rights, and contract details will be discussed with the selected authors before finalization.
  1. Rights & Permissions:
  • Authors retain full rights to their work unless they choose to sign the publishing contract.
  • Winning entries may be featured in promotional materials for the contest.
  1. Disqualification:
  • Plagiarism or AI-generated content will result in immediate disqualification.
  • Submissions failing to meet the word count or genre requirements will not be considered.