Contest Terms & Conditions

Last updated: March 25, 2026

1. Promoter

This competition is conducted by B&H Publishing & Editorial (“the Promoter”).

B&H Publishing & Editorial, 46 101 153 873, contact@blurbandher.com.au, and Rockingham, Western Australia.

 

2. Competition name

Win a Traditional Publishing Contract with B&H Publishing & Editorial.

 

3. Eligibility

Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 years or over at the time of entry.

Employees, contractors, immediate family members, and any persons directly involved in the administration or judging of this competition are not eligible to enter.

 

4. Competition period

The competition opens at 12 AM, AWST on the 25/03/2026 and closes at 12 AM, AWST on the 25/04/2026. Entries received outside this period will not be accepted.

 

5. How to enter

To enter, eligible entrants must complete the official entry form provided by the Promoter and submit all required information during the competition period.

Only one entry per person is permitted unless otherwise stated.

 

6. Entry requirements

By entering, the entrant confirms that:

  • they are the sole creator or authorised rights holder of the submitted manuscript

  • the manuscript is their original work

  • the manuscript does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party

  • the manuscript has not been generated wholly by AI (no more than 20% of the total word count) without substantial human authorship (at least 80% of the total word count) and editorial control

  • the manuscript has not been previously published in any form, whether electronically or in print, including through self-publishing, hybrid publishing, or traditional publishing

  • the manuscript is not currently under contract, committed, or otherwise accepted for publication elsewhere

  • all information submitted is true and correct

 

7. Prizes

  • One winner will receive the opportunity to enter into a traditional publishing contract with B&H Publishing & Editorial.

  • One Runner-up will receive the opportunity to enter into a hybrid publishing contract with B&H Publishing & Editorial

 

8. Important prize conditions

The prize is strictly subject to manuscript approval, publishing suitability, editorial assessment, and the Promoter’s acquisitions standards. Winning this competition does not guarantee publication unless the manuscript is approved by the Promoter following its standard acquisitions and publishing review process.

 

9. If manuscript is not approved

If the winning manuscript does not meet the Promoter’s publishing standards or is otherwise considered unsuitable for publication, the Promoter reserves the right to:

  • decline to offer a publishing contract, and/or

  • substitute the prize with an alternative of equal or lesser stated value, such as a manuscript assessment or editorial report at the promoter’s discretion.

 

10. Prize inclusions and exclusions

  • Unless expressly stated otherwise, the publishing contract does not include:

  • guaranteed sales or bestseller status

  • paid marketing campaigns

  • film, audiobook, or adaptation opportunities

  • cash in lieu of the prize

  • transfer of the prize to another person

 

Any contract offered will be governed by a separate publishing agreement containing commercial terms, production scope, royalties, rights, and obligations.

 

11. Winner selection

Entries will be judged based on merit, originality, concept strength, writing quality, and publishing suitability. Chance plays no part in determining the winner.

 

12. Winner notification

The winner will be notified by email within [insert number] business days of the draw/judging date. If the winner cannot be contacted within [insert number] days, the Promoter reserves the right to select another winner.

 

13. Publicity

By entering, entrants agree that if they win, the Promoter may publish their first name, surname initial, and/or social media handle for promotional purposes, unless prohibited by law.

 

14. Privacy

Personal information collected will be used for the purpose of administering this competition and contacting entrants in relation to the competition.

If entrants opt in, their information may also be used for marketing communications from B&H Publishing & Editorial. Personal information will be handled in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy.

 

15. Rights in submitted material

Entrants retain copyright in their manuscript. By entering, entrants grant the Promoter a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to review the submitted material solely for the purposes of administering this competition, assessing eligibility, and evaluating the manuscript for the prize.

 

16. Disqualification

The Promoter reserves the right to verify entries and disqualify any entrant who:

  • submits false or misleading information

  • breaches these terms and conditions

  • submits plagiarised, defamatory, offensive, or unlawful material

  • attempts to manipulate or interfere with the entry process

 

17. Liability

To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, misdirected, or technically interrupted entries, or for any damage, loss, or disappointment suffered in connection with this competition.

 

18. Cancellation or modification

The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or amend the competition where necessary due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, subject to applicable law.

 

19. Acceptance of terms

By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

 

20. Governing law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Western Australia, Australia.