Deadline
11th January 2019

Who may enter
The competition is open to any writer, regardless of nationality, aged 18 or older, who has never been the author of any published novel.

Description 
The contest is sponsored by Minotaur Books and Mystery Writers of America.

You may submit one manuscript (no less than 220 typewritten pages or approximately 60,000 words) written in the English language. Murder or another serious crime or crimes must be at the heart of the story.

Only electronic submissions, uploaded through the online entry form, will be considered.

Entry fees
Entry is free.

Prizes
If a winner is selected, Minotaur Books will offer to enter into its standard form author’s agreement with the entrant for publication of the winning Manuscript. After execution of the standard form author’s agreement by both parties, the winner will receive an advance against future royalties of $10,000. 

Website
Please visit https://mysterywriters.org/about-mwa/st-martins/ to learn more about the competition.