# Hosted by CritiqueMatch

> A writing contest for unpublished authors. Submit the first 2,000 words of your manuscript, receive professional feedback from two editors on CritiqueMatch, and win prizes across five genres: Romance, Thriller, Fantasy, Literary, and Women's Fiction.

The Hosted by CritiqueMatch is run by CritiqueMatch. Entries are judged on five criteria — Characterization, Pacing, World/Setting, Dialogue, and Craft — by two editors. Every entrant receives a detailed critique; top entries per genre win cash-value prizes including a 100-page professional editorial critique and CritiqueMatch subscriptions.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Contest overview, prizes, timeline, and entry call-to-action.
- [Enter the Contest](/enter): Submission form for manuscripts (entry fee $39).
- [Past Results](/past-results): Winners and finalists from previous contests.
- [2022 Past Results](/past-results-2022): Archived winners from the 2022 contest.
- [Score Sheet](/score-sheet): The rubric judges use to evaluate entries.
- [FAQ](/faq): Frequently asked questions about eligibility, judging, and prizes.
- [Terms and Rules](/terms-and-rules): Contest rules, privacy policy, and entrant terms.

## Optional

- [Entry Success](/entry-success): Confirmation page shown after a successful submission.