Think you have what it takes to become a published author?

heat’s teamed up with and Simon & Schuster UK to find and publish a brand-new writer. To enter this potentially life-changing comp, you must submit a 2,500-word (maximum) short story, the plotline of which can be anything exciting, intriguing and surprising within the women’s fiction genre. Eat your heart out, Jessica Fletcher!

THE JUDGES

• Sunday Times bestselling author Paige Toon • Rebecca Ritchie, Literary Agent at A.M. Heath • heat’s Editorial Director Lucie Cave and Book Reviews Editor/ Author Isabelle Broom • Emma Capron, Editor at Simon & Schuster UK • Sara-jade Virtue, Brand Director at

THE DEADLINE

All entries must be emailed to heatseeker@ simonandschuster.co.uk by 11pm on 30 Sept 2017. Late entries won’t be read.

THE PRIZE

In heat’s most exciting literary competition to date, the winner will get a mentoring session with best-selling author Paige Toon and a critique of your work with Literary Agent Rebecca Ritchie. They’ll also receive an ebook contract from Simon & Schuster UK to include 25 per cent author royalties, and will ultimately have their debut published in ebook format. For more info and full terms and conditions, go to heatworld.com/ heatseeker. Good luck!

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