Entice us. Submit the opening (up to 1500 words) of your book (any genre) to Writer Advice’s 2^nd Scintillating Starts Contest. I’ll respond like an agent/editor. You get perspective. All finalists are winners & can say that to prospective publishers. The $350 prize will be divided among the winners. Deadline: 10/18/13. Cost: $20. Details at www.writeradvice.com.

If you cannot use this opportunity, please consider sharing it with writing groups and friends. Thanks for paying it forward.