Best Banter Contest

New in 2022: Only Two Categories

Entry Period: August 1 - September 10 (Midnight EDT)

Two romance categories:

  1. Unpublished Author

  2. Previously Published Author

Submission entry cannot be contracted, previously published, printed, or posted. A "previously published author" is considered previously published, but the work being submitted is new.

  • Finalists will have their work read and judged by a top industry agent and/or editor.
  • Finalists will receive a "Finalist" badge to display on their websites and social media pages.
  • Winners will receive a "Winner" badge to display on their websites and social media pages.
  • Winners will receive publicity on our social media accounts and RWA forums.

What Is Banter?

noun

  1. the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. "There was much singing and good-natured banter."

verb

  1. talk or exchange remarks in a good-humored teasing way. "The men bantered with the waitresses."

For the purposes of this contest, banter is the back-and-forth dialogue between two or more characters. It doesn't need to be between the love interests; it can be a dialogue between secondary characters or a lead character with one or more secondary characters.

Judges

  • First-round judges are trained MMRWA members.
  • For any score given under three (3), judges are required to provide constructive feedback as to the reason for that score. Here is the scoresheet. 
  • Final round judges are agents and/or editors.
  • Judges' decisions are final.
  • Check out the frequently asked questions page.

Questions? Email mmrwabestbantercontest@gmail.com