Shextreme Non-Fiction Book Competition

CALL FOR ENTRIES

We are delighted to celebrate the literary achievements of women in adventure with our Shextreme Non-Fiction Book Competition. We are seeking to celebrate women who have chosen to share their adventure story in book format. 

RULES AND TERMS

Non-fiction book entries must feature women in extreme sports and adventure including snowboarding; skiing; skating; cycling; surfing; SUP; mtb; kayaking; travelling around the world; running and climbing. 

Non-fiction book entries must feature a female writer as the sole author or as part of a co-authored writing team.

We have listened to your audience feedback and this year, self-published books are now eligible to enter.

Non-fiction book entries must be published by a publishing house or company that has a base in the UK to ensure your book is easily available for UK audiences to enjoy.

Only accepting non-fiction book entries in which first editions have been published since 6th January 2020. Any books released prior to this date will not be eligible for entry.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Two parts to successfully submit your work:

PART 1: Log on to FilmFreeway here. Select 'Script' to create a New Project. Submit a one page .pdf document to the Shextreme Best Non-Fiction Book Category outlining a book blurb; an author bibliography and publishers contact information. 

PART 2: Please post two hard copies of your non-fiction book to Dr. Ruth Farrar c/o Shextreme, Artswork Media, Unit 7.02 Paintworks, BS4 3EH to arrive no later than 20th August, 2021. Early entries most welcome.