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About the Breakthrough Novel Award

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Publishers Weekly is the leading trade publication dedicated to books and writing and the official reviewing sponsor of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. Professional reviewers from Publishers Weekly will provide full-manuscript reviews for novels that go on to the Semi-finalist round.

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2013 Semifinalist Selections Announced

25 entries are moving to the semifinals

2013 Semifinalists by Category

General Fiction

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Mystery & Thriller

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Romance

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Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

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Young Adult

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About the Contest

The Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest is an opportunity to win a publishing contract with Amazon Publishing. One Grand Prize winner will receive a publishing contract with an advance of $50,000, and four First Prize winners will each receive a publishing contract with an advance of $15,000. Visit the prizes page for the full list of prizes and details.

See Previous Contestants in Print

Thanks to the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award community, we've assembled an ever-expanding list of previous contestants in print in a variety of genres, including Karen McQuestion's Easily Amused.

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Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Discussion Board

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