In partnership with the San Diego Writers Festival and Coronado Public Library, Acorn Publishing is launching a nationwide contest to discover one exceptional unpublished author.
The winner will:
--receive a full-service publishing package valued at over $11,000.
-- be announced live on stage at the 2026 San Diego Writers Festival in Coronado, CA.
Key Dates
- Submissions Open: August 15, 2025
- Submission Deadline: November 15, 2025
- Winner Announced: March 28, 2026 (Live at the Festival)
Submit
Eligibility Snapshot
- Open to unpublished authors (no prior published novels or memoirs)
- Novels or memoirs only (50,000–95,000 words)
- Submission fee: $35
- Writers must be 18+ and submit an original manuscript in English
The winner will be selected based on voice, execution, and overall breakout potential.
Learn More
Contact: Holly Kammier, Co-Founder, Acorn Publishing CONTACT@ACORNPUBLISHINGLLC.COM
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