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What is the focus of the GOTCHA! contest?

April 26, 2017contest focus gotcha

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What is the focus of the GOTCHA! contest?

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A. Because judges in the GOTCHA! Contest are only reading the first 15 pages of your manuscript, they focus on the hook and structured beginning of your story. No synopsis is necessary. They will be looking for strong characterization, voice and the beginning of an interesting plot. Be sure both the internal and external conflicts are foreshadowed clearly.