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The Minnesota Author Project is a literary contest that will spotlight Minnesota's best self-published books. To submit a book, you must be a Minnesota resident and your submission must be self-published. One winner will be chosen in each of two genres: adult and young adult. Winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize.

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The Minnesota Author Project is a literary contest that will spotlight Minnesota's best self-published books. To submit a book, you must be a Minnesota resident and your submission must be self-published. One winner will be chosen in each of two genres: adult and young adult. Winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize, a write-up in the December print issue of Library Journal, recognition at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Seattle, and opportunities to promote their work in Minnesota public libraries.

Multiple submissions are welcome. Submit your work by visiting the Minnesota Author Project website (ePUB or PDF format required). Submissions are due by June 30.

The contest was spearheaded by MN Writes MN Reads in partnership with Library Journal and the Minnesota Library Foundation.
 

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Zach Miller
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