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THE FIRST SOCIAL WRITING CONTEST!
America's Next Author is the first real social writing contest. Winners will be chosen based on a unique combination of votes from readers and publishing industry experts.
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Round #5 Starts Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 5th 2012 | With Round #4 ending, we're entering the second half of our nomination rounds tomorrow.

Round #5 starts tomorrow!

You have until 8 PM Eastern tonight to enter a story for Round #5. After that, new entries will be considered for Round #6 next week.

How have your favorite authors fared this week? Each day has brought a new author in the top spot, with lots of reshuffling among the ranks.

Last week was fun with the addition of the new YouTube feature for Author Pages and a lot of creative videos that were made. Well have more fun stuff for you this week, including the first wildcard nominee.

Winner Announcement
DECEMBER 18th 2012
The winner of America's Next Author 2012 has been announced! [...]
Battle Round Updates
DECEMBER 7th 2012
Questions and answers about the Battle Round. [...]
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Goodbye For Now!
MYSTERY WRITER (7)
I won't be America's Next Author this year, but maybe next year ... [...]
Like a Criminal
Mystery Writer (6)
We're not all cut out for a life of crime. [...]
Big Breaks and Little Breaks
Mystery Writer (5)
How one Facebook message brought me from frustrated and upset to excited and motivated. [...]
The Future Bestsellers
Mystery Writer (4)
The wild ride continues ... who will be the first wildcard nominee? Will I learn enough about online promotion to get hired for a job in marketing? ;) [...]
Image Is Everything
Mystery Writer (3)
This week I put a lot of effort into improving my ANA author page, and I think it's starting to pay off. [...]
My First Week Experience
Mystery Writer (2)
Voting, reviews, Facebook, Tweets, links ... so busy! [...]
Seven more rounds!
Mystery Writer (1)
When I first got the email notifying me that my story was accepted for America's Next Author, I was really excited and even a little nervous. [...]
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America's Next Author is the first social writing contest. Friends, family, fans and publishing industry experts will read authors' submissions and nominate their favorite to be America's next major author. Everyone can participate!