|| Before you nominate your book: These awards are aimed at spotting the best book(s) out there. If your books haven't been edited/proofread, we suggest taking the time out and applying next time. The competition is cutthroat, ruthless and only the best will survive this game. Read the chapters: Deadlines, Judging Guidelines and Rules before applying. ||

GENRE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2018

A short story is a piece of prose fiction that can be read in one sitting. Any author (with any genre) can participate. However, preference will be given to completed works. No minimum words- it can be one line or one page.

The judging with focus on the following areas as well as those included in the guidelines chapter.

  ➣Effective beginning and conclusion

➣ Ability to attract and retain readers

Here's a quick recap:

1. Please follow the rules as long as you're entering the awards. Read the chapter titled 'rules' for further details. Otherwise, your nomination might get rejected.

2. Once you book has been accepted, a message will be left saying 'Welcome to the Awards.'

3. No limit on the number of entries. Deadline closes on the 10th of the month, 11:59PM GMT.

4. The shortlist will be put up on the 15th of that month with the top 10 books. The shortlisted contestants have to comment 2+ lines on the previous month's winner's book and tag @TLAwards.

5. Since these awards are meant for undiscovered authors, only books below 30k reads are allowed to participate.

Username:

Title of the Book:

Genre:

Number of Chapters: (Prologue counts as one)

Status: Ongoing/Finished

Mature: PG, PG-13, R

Followed rules:

Tag: (any three people preferably with short stories)