Think you’ve got what it takes to be a professional novelist? Here’s an opportunity to prove it.

Check out The Great Novel Contest 2014, hosted by Columbus Creative Cooperative. Get the details here.

The grand prize is the winner’s choice of a publishing contract from my publisher, Columbus Press, or $1,000.

The contest closes on January 31, or when they reach 200 submissions. So if you’re interested, check it now and submit your manuscript.