If you want prizes, you’ve come to the right place! Many industry professionals have generously donated prizes to encourage and motivate our participants. You can also check out the prizes for hitting your word count goals.
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| Tier | Date of Donation | Industry role | Prize | First Name | Last Name | Pronouns | Shipping | Prize Type | Donor Name | Quantity | Prize Notes | Mighty Pens Contact | Thank-you email? | Blog Post | Blog Post done? | Nov Email Sent? | Winner & Impact Email Sent? | blank | Picture Link | Donor with description | |
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| 1 | 10/17/2023 | Sooz handles | Charity | “Books save lives” mug | We Need | Diverse Books | US only | Other | We Need Diverse Books | 0 | https://www.bonfire.com/books-save-lives-mug/ | Sooz | Yes |  |
“Books save lives” mug – We Need Diverse Books | ||||||
| 1 | 10/17/2023 | Sooz handles | Charity | “Books save lives” water bottle | We Need | Diverse Books | US only | Other | We Need Diverse Books | 0 | https://www.bonfire.com/books-save-lives-bottle/ | Sooz | Yes |  |
“Books save lives” water bottle – We Need Diverse Books | ||||||
| 1 | 10/17/2023 | Sooz handles | Charity | “Read banned books” mug | We Need | Diverse Books | US only | Other | We Need Diverse Books | 1 | https://www.bonfire.com/read-banned-books-mug/ | Sooz | Yes |  |
“Read banned books” mug – We Need Diverse Books | ||||||
| 1 | 10/17/2023 | Sooz handles | Charity | “Support your local library” tote | We Need | Diverse Books | US only | Other | We Need Diverse Books | 0 | https://www.bonfire.com/support-your-local-library-wndb-tote/ | Sooz | Yes |  |
“Support your local library” tote – We Need Diverse Books | ||||||
| 2 | 10/09/2023 | Sooz handles | Author | 10-page critique | Emily | Varga | She/her | (digital) | Critique | Emily Varga | 0 | Sooz | Yes | Kat | 10-page critique – Emily Varga | ||||||
| 2 | 10/18/2023 | michael.v.leali@gmail.com | Author | 10-page critique | Michael | Leali | He/Him/His | (digital) | Critique | Michael Leali | 0 | Form | Yes | 10-page critique – Michael Leali | |||||||
| 4 | 10/11/2023 | Sooz handles | Agent | 30-minute AMA video chat | Patrice | Caldwell | she/her | (digital) | Other | Patrice Caldwell | 0 | Sooz | Yes | 30-minute AMA video chat – Patrice Caldwell | |||||||
| 2 | 10/02/2023 | Sooz handles | Author | 5-page or query critique | Brigid | Kemmerer | she/her | (digital) | Critique | Brigid Kemmerer | 0 | Sooz | Yes | 5-page or query critique – Brigid Kemmerer | |||||||
| 4 | 10/01/2023 | nicoleevans961@gmail.com | Freelance Editor | A “1st Impressions Package” (aka, a critique of a query letter, synopsis and first 50 pages of manuscript) | Nicole | Evans | She/Hers | (digital) | Critique package | Nicole Evans | 0 | More details here: https://thoughtsstainedwithink.com/editorial/) | Form | Yes | A “1st Impressions Package” (aka, a critique of a query letter, synopsis and first 50 pages of manuscript) – Nicole Evans | ||||||
| 4 | 09/10/2023 | heather.walters10@gmail.com | Editor/Author | A critique of a video game script (or of a novel manuscript if winner prefers) | Heather | Walters | She/her | (digital) | Critique | Heather Walters | 1 | I worked as the narrative lead for a game studio and now am a professional writer. | Form | Yes | A critique of a video game script (or of a novel manuscript if winner prefers) – Heather Walters | ||||||
| RAFFLE | 10/03/2023 | Kaite handles | Volunteer <3 | a custom-made planner! | Kaite | Krell | Intl OK | Other | Kaite Krell | 1 | Kaite | (No Need) | a custom-made planner! – Kaite Krell | ||||||||
| 3 | 09/12/2023 | erin@embowman.com | Author | A free pass to my “Plotting with Revelations” workshop, which helps writers plan and execute impactful character arcs for their hero(es)! | Erin | Bowman | She/her | (digital) | E-course | Erin Bowman | 0 | A $295 value! More info here: embowman.com/workshops/plotting-with-revelations | Form | Yes | Sarah S. | Yes |  |
A free pass to my “Plotting with Revelations” workshop, which helps writers plan and execute impactful character arcs for their hero(es)! – Erin Bowman | |||
| 2 | 09/10/2023 | kmust21@gmail.com | Author | A query critique plus a signed copy of one of my books (winner’s choice!) | Kara | Thomas | She/her | US only | Query critique, signed book | Kara Thomas | 1 | Form | Yes | Erin P. | Yes | A query critique plus a signed copy of one of my books (winner’s choice!) – Kara Thomas | |||||
| 4 | 08/09/2023 | jiang_ai@outlook.com | Writer | A signed copy of LINGHUN, I AM AI, and SMOL TALES | Ai | Jiang | Intl OK | Signed books | Ai Jiang | 1 | Form | Yes |  |
A signed copy of LINGHUN, I AM AI, and SMOL TALES – Ai Jiang | |||||||
| 2 | 10/07/2023 | lspringerwriter@gmail.com | Author | A signed copy of my book (YA Horror): There’s No Way I’d Die First | Lisa | Springer | She/her | US only | Signed book | Lisa Springer | 1 | Form | Yes | Kat | Yes |  |
A signed copy of my book (YA Horror): There’s No Way I’d Die First – Lisa Springer | ||||
| 2 | 10/18/2023 | michael.v.leali@gmail.com | Author | A signed copy of my MG novels THE CIVIL WAR OF AMOS ABERNATHY and MATTEO | Michael | Leali | He/Him/His | US only | Book | Michael Leali | 0 | Form | Yes |  |
A signed copy of my MG novels THE CIVIL WAR OF AMOS ABERNATHY and MATTEO – Michael Leali | ||||||
| 2 | 10/24/2023 | teresarobeson@gmail.com | Author | A signed hardback copy of WHO IS TIBET’S EXILED LEADER? THE 14TH DALAI LAMA | Teresa | Robeson | she/her/hers | US only | Signed book | Teresa Robeson | 1 | A middle grade graphic novel (Penguin Workshop, illustrated by Angela Poon) | Form | Yes |  |
A signed hardback copy of WHO IS TIBET’S EXILED LEADER? THE 14TH DALAI LAMA – Teresa Robeson | |||||
| 2 | Sooz handles | Author and cofounder | Access to Sooz’s new Writing Academy online! | Susan | Dennard | she/her | (digital) | Workshop | Susan Dennard | 0 | Sooz | Lol | Access to Sooz’s new Writing Academy online! – Susan Dennard | ||||||||
| 3 | 09/10/2023 | author.river.ari@gmail.com | Editor | An opening chapters critique! Initial edit plus two revision passes of your first three chapters, up to a max of 8k words. | River | Ari | They/them | (digital) | Critique package | River Ari | 0 | As seen on my website: https://littleizumi.wixsite.com/riverari/editing-services-1 | Form | Yes | An opening chapters critique! Initial edit plus two revision passes of your first three chapters, up to a max of 8k words. – River Ari | ||||||
| 3 | 10/03/2023 | Sooz handles | Author | Annotated copies of the duology CITY OF SHATTERED LIGHT and CITY OF VICIOUS NIGHT | Claire | Winn | she/her | US only | Signed, annotated books | Claire Winn | 0 | Sooz | Yes | Annotated copies of the duology CITY OF SHATTERED LIGHT and CITY OF VICIOUS NIGHT – Claire Winn | |||||||
| 1 | angelique.jamail@gmail.com | author | back issue of my zine SONIC CHIHUAHUA | Angélique | Jamail | she/her | International OK! | Zines | Angélique Jamail | 3 | Form | Yes | back issue of my zine SONIC CHIHUAHUA – Victoria Lee | ||||||||
| 1 | 10/04/2023 | Sooz handles | Author and cofounder | Beginner’s Guide to Revising Your Novel PDF course | Susan | Dennard | she/her | (digital) | E-course | Susan Dennard | 24 | An updated version of Sooz’s famous and beloved revision advice. | Sooz | Lol | Beginner’s Guide to Revising Your Novel PDF course – Susan Dennard | ||||||
| 2 | angelique.jamail@gmail.com | author | books, 1 of each (FINIS.; HOMECOMING; THE SHARP EDGES OF WATER) | Angélique | Jamail | she/her | US only | Books of poetry | Angélique Jamail | 3 | Form | Yes | books, 1 of each (FINIS.; HOMECOMING; THE SHARP EDGES OF WATER) – Victoria Lee | ||||||||
| 4 | 10/31/2023 | misamisa91@gmail.com | Author | Classroom or book club visit (in-person, depending on location, or virtual) | Misa | Sugiura | She/her | (digital prize) | Chat | Misa Sugiura | 1 | Classroom or book club visit (in-person, depending on location, or virtual) – Misa Sugiura | |||||||||
| 1 | 10/18/2023 | therealjrszpila@gmail.com | Author | Copy of THE SPARROWS WHO DREAM | JR | Szpila | (digital) | E-book | JR Szpila | 10 | Form | Yes |  |
Copy of THE SPARROWS WHO DREAM – JR Szpila | |||||||
| 3 | 10/11/2023 | Sooz handles | Agent | Critique of first 10 pages | Sarah | Gerton | she/her | (digital) | Critique | Sarah Gerton | 0 | Sooz | Yes | Critique of first 10 pages – Sarah Gerton | |||||||
| 3 | 10/02/2023 | Sooz handles | Editor | Critique of first 10 pages + query letter | Diana | Gill | she/her | (digital) | Critique package | Diana Gill | 3 | Sooz | Yes | Critique of first 10 pages + query letter – Diana Gill | |||||||
| 4 | 10/06/2023 | Sooz handles | Agent | Critique of first 25 pages critique and query + 30 min phone call | Joanna | Volpe | she/her | (digital) | Critique package | Joanna Volpe | 0 | Sooz | Yes | Yes | Critique of first 25 pages critique and query + 30 min phone call – Joanna Volpe | ||||||
| 3 | 10/02/2023 | Sooz handles | Author | Critique of first 5 pages | Kristen | Simmons | she/her | (digital) | Critique | Kristen Simmons | 1 | Sooz | Yes | Pending – Jaimie | Critique of first 5 pages – Kristen Simmons | ||||||
| 4 | 10/04/2023 | Sooz handles | Agent/author | Critique of first 50 pages + query letter | Eric | Smith | he/him | (digital) | Critique package | Eric Smith | 0 | Please check his website to make sure you’re a good fit for his feedback! | Sooz | Yes | Pending – Sarah | Critique of first 50 pages + query letter – Eric Smith | |||||
| 2 | 10/09/2023 | sbcrispell@yahoo.com | Author | Critique of query and first 3 pages | Susan Bishop | Crispell | she/her | (digital) | Critique | Susan Bishop Crispell | 1 | https://www.susanbishopcrispell.com/ | Abigail | Yes | Abigail | Yes | Critique of query and first 3 pages – Susan Bishop Crispell | ||||
| 2 | 10/11/2023 | Sooz handles | Agent | Critique of query and first 5 pages | Trinica | Sampson-Vera | she/her | (digital) | Critique package | Trinica Sampson-Vera | 0 | Sooz | Yes | Critique of query and first 5 pages – Trinica Sampson-Vera | |||||||
| 4 | 10/02/2023 | Sooz handles | Agent | Critique of query and first 5 pages + 30-minute phone call | Suzie | Townsend | she/her | (digital) | Critique package | Suzie Townsend | 0 | Sooz | Yes | Pending – Jaimie | Critique of query and first 5 pages + 30-minute phone call – Suzie Townsend | ||||||
| 2 | 10/16/2023 | e.m.anderson.books@gmail.com | Author | Critique of query and synopsis | E.M. | Anderson | she/they | (digital) | Critique package | E.M. Anderson | 0 | Form | Yes | Critique of query and synopsis – E.M. Anderson | |||||||
| 1 | miriam_giorgi@libero.it | author | Ebook copy of THROUGH THE FIRE | Miriam | Giorgi | (digital) | E-book | Miriam Giorgi | 25 | My latest young adult paranormal romance |  |
Ebook copy of THROUGH THE FIRE – Miriam Giorgi | |||||||||
| 1 | 10/30/2023 | misty.danielles@gmail.com | Writer | Fall 2022 Yellow Medicine Review: A Journal of Indigenous Literature, Art & Thought Literary Magazine | Misty | Danielles | she/her | International OK! | Other | Misty Danielles | 1 | Fall 2022 Yellow Medicine Review: A Journal of Indigenous Literature, Art & Thought Literary Magazine – Misty Danielles | |||||||||
| 3 | 10/31/2023 | misamisa91@gmail.com | Author | First 10 pages critique | Misa | Sugiura | She/her | (digital prize) | Critique | Misa Sugiura | 1 | First 10 pages critique – Misa Sugiura | |||||||||
| 3 | 09/12/2023 | Sooz handles | Author and cofounder | First chapter critique | Susan | Dennard | she/her | (digital) | Critique | Susan Dennard | 0 | Sooz | Lol | Shawnee | First chapter critique – Susan Dennard | ||||||
| RAFFLE | 10/04/2023 | Sooz handles | Author and cofounder | How I Write a Novel PDF course | Susan | Dennard | she/her | (digital) | E-course | Susan Dennard | 1 | Sooz | Lol | How I Write a Novel PDF course – Susan Dennard | |||||||
| 1 | 10/18/2023 | abigail@abigailwelborn.com | Volunteer <3 | INK BLOOD SISTER SCRIBE by Emma Törzs | Abigail | Welborn | She/hers | (digital) | E-book | Abigail Welborn | 1 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BGHVQGDS/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title | Abigail | n/a |  |
INK BLOOD SISTER SCRIBE by Emma Törzs – Abigail Welborn | |||||
| 3 | Kaite handles | Awesome writer <3 | JBL 600NC noise-canceling headphones | Kim | Merrill | she/her | Intl OK | Other | Kim Merrill | 0 | Shipping options may change | Kaite |  |
JBL 600NC noise-canceling headphones – Kim Merrill | |||||||
| RAFFLE | 10/03/2023 | Kaite handles | Awesome writer <3 | JBL Go3 portable Bluetooth speaker | Kim | Merrill | she/her | Intl OK | Other | Kim Merrill | 1 | Kaite | (No need) |  |
JBL Go3 portable Bluetooth speaker – Kim Merrill | ||||||
| 4 | Kaite handles | Awesome writer <3 | JBL Quantum800 noise-canceling headphones | Kim | Merrill | she/her | Intl OK | Other | Kim Merrill | 0 | Shipping option may change | Kaite |  |
JBL Quantum800 noise-canceling headphones – Kim Merrill | |||||||
| 3 | 10/06/2023 | catherinebakewell@gmail.com | Author | One-of-a-kind doodled in + annotated and signed copy of FLOWERHEART | Catherine | Bakewell | She/her | US only | Signed, annotated book | Catherine Bakewell | 0 | Flowerheart is Catherine’s cottagecore YA debut: https://www.catherinebakewell.com/flowerheart | Abigail | Yes | Abigail | Scheduled |  |
One-of-a-kind doodled in + annotated and signed copy of FLOWERHEART – Catherine Bakewell | |||
| 2 | Sooz handles | Author and cofounder | One-year free subscription to Misfits & Daydreamers paid substack | Susan | Dennard | she/her | (digital) | Subscription | Susan Dennard | 1 | Sooz | Lol |  |
One-year free subscription to Misfits & Daydreamers paid substack – Susan Dennard | |||||||
| 3 | 10/11/2023 | Sooz handles | Literary Associate | query + first 20 pages critique | Jenniea | Carter | she/her | (digital) | Critique package | Jenniea Carter | 0 | Sooz | Yes | query + first 20 pages critique – Jenniea Carter | |||||||
| 3 | 10/13/2023 | smramos@newleafliterary.com | Literary Associate | query + first 20 pages critique | Sophia M. | Ramos | she/her | (digital) | Critique package | Sophia M. Ramos | 0 | Sooz | Yes | query + first 20 pages critique – Sophia M. Ramos | |||||||
| 2 | 08/09/2023 | llu71@ucla.edu | Agented author | Query critique | Lilly | Lu | she/they | (digital) | Critique | Lilly Lu | 2 | Form | Yes | Kat | Yes |  |
Query critique – Lilly Lu | ||||
| 2 | 08/10/2023 | authorcarolinajgomez@gmail.com | Agented author | Query Critique | Carolina | Gomez | (digital) | Critique | Carolina Gomez | 1 | https://www.carolinajgomez.com/query-editing | Form | Yes | Query Critique – Carolina Gomez | |||||||
| 2 | 10/04/2023 | Sooz handles | Author | Query critique | Claire | Legrand | she/her | (digital) | Critique | Claire Legrand | 3 | Sooz | Yes | Query critique – Claire Legrand | |||||||
| 2 | 10/11/2023 | Sooz handles | Agent | Query critique | Sarah | Gerton | she/her | (digital) | Critique | Sarah Gerton | 1 | Sooz | Yes | Query critique – Sarah Gerton | |||||||
| 2 | 10/18/2023 | laurie@fuseliterary.com | Agent | Query critique | Laurie | McLean | she/her | (digital) | Critique | Laurie McLean | 1 | Form | Yes | Query critique – Laurie McLean | |||||||
| RAFFLE | 10/11/2023 | Sooz handles | Agent | Query critique | Sarah | Gerton | she/her | (digital) | Critique | Sarah Gerton | 1 | Sooz | Yes | Query critique – Sarah Gerton | |||||||
| 4 | 10/11/2023 | Sooz handles | Agent | Query critique + 30 minute AMA | Jordan | Hill | she/her | (digital) | Critique package | Jordan Hill | 0 | Sooz | Yes | Query critique + 30 minute AMA – Jordan Hill | |||||||
| 3 | 10/18/2023 | raeloverde@gmail.com | Agent assistant | Query critique and 30 min publishing AMA | Rae | Loverde | she/her | (digital) | Critique package | Rae Loverde | 1 | Form | Yes | Query critique and 30 min publishing AMA – Rae Loverde | |||||||
| RAFFLE | 10/02/2023 | Sooz handles | Author | Short zoom chat to discuss character motivation or untangle a plot problem or something | Olivie | Blake | She/hers | (digital) | Chat | Olivie Blake | 1 | Sooz | Yes | Short zoom chat to discuss character motivation or untangle a plot problem or something – Olivie Blake | |||||||
| 3 | 09/10/2023 | Lbardugoasst@gmail.com | Author | Signed and personalized Grishaverse box set | Leigh | Bardugo | She/her | US only | Signed books | Leigh Bardugo | 1 | Form | Yes | Sarah S. | Yes |  |
Signed and personalized Grishaverse box set – Leigh Bardugo | ||||
| 2 | 09/11/2023 | destinysoriawrites@gmail.com | Author | Signed and personalized hardcover of my new adult fantasy, THIEF LIAR LADY | Destiny | Soria | She/her | US only | Signed book | Destiny Soria | 0 | Form | Yes | Kat | Yes |  |
Signed and personalized hardcover of my new adult fantasy, THIEF LIAR LADY – Destiny Soria | ||||
| 3 | 10/02/2023 | Sooz handles | Author | Signed ARC of a Fate Inked in Blood | Danielle | Jenson | she/her | US/Canada | Signed book | Danielle Jenson | 1 | Sooz | Yes |  |
Signed ARC of a Fate Inked in Blood – Danielle Jenson | ||||||
| 2 | 09/10/2023 | authorloriworley@gmail.com | Author | Signed book, Each Wave That Breaks | Lori | Worley | She/her | US only | Signed book | Lori Worley | 1 | Form | Yes | Erin P. | Yes |  |
Signed book, Each Wave That Breaks – Lori Worley | ||||
| 2 | 10/22/2023 | victorialeewrites@gmail.com | Author | Signed copy of A Shot in the Dark | Victoria | Lee | She/they | US only | Book | Victoria Lee | 1 | Form | Yes |  |
Signed copy of A Shot in the Dark – Victoria Lee | ||||||
| 2 | 09/07/2023 | ek2000@comcast.net | Author | Signed copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving, Loss and Healing 2022 | Evelyn | Krieger | She/Her | US only | Signed book | Evelyn Krieger | 1 | Evelyn’s essay, “Losing My Words” appears in this anthology. | Form | Yes |  |
Signed copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving, Loss and Healing 2022 – Evelyn Krieger | |||||
| 2 | therealjetauthor@gmail.com | author | Signed copy of Control Freaks and a bookmark | J.E. | Thomas | she/her | US only | Book | J.E. Thomas | 1 | Form | Yes | Signed copy of Control Freaks and a bookmark – Victoria Lee | ||||||||
| 2 | 08/09/2023 | esmesymessmith@hotmail.co.uk | Author | Signed copy of MG novel SIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON | Esme | Symes-Smith | they/them | US only | Signed book | Esme Symes-Smith | 4 | Form | Yes | Shawnee | Yes |  |
Signed copy of MG novel SIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON – Esme Symes-Smith | ||||
| 2 | 08/09/2023 | jamiekrakoverwrites@gmail.com | Author | Signed copy of TRACKER220 | Jamie | Krakover | she/her | US only | Signed book | Jamie Krakover | 1 | Form | Yes | Kat | YEs |  |
Signed copy of TRACKER220 – Jamie Krakover | ||||
| 1 | 10/30/2023 | misty.danielles@gmail.com | writer | Spring 2017 Yellow Medicine Review: A Journal of Indigenous Literature, Art & Thought 10th Anniversary Retrospective | Misty | Danielles | she/her | International OK! | Other | Misty Danielles | 1 | Spring 2017 Yellow Medicine Review: A Journal of Indigenous Literature, Art & Thought 10th Anniversary Retrospective – Misty Danielles | |||||||||
| 1 | 10/30/2023 | misty.danielles@gmail.com | Writer | Spring 2023 Yellow Medicine Review: A Journal of Indigenous Literature, Art & Thought Literary Magazine | Misty | Danielles | She/her | International OK! | Other | Misty Danielles | 1 | Spring 2023 Yellow Medicine Review: A Journal of Indigenous Literature, Art & Thought Literary Magazine – Misty Danielles | |||||||||
| 3 | jodi.meadows@gmail.com | Author | Submission package critique (query, 1k synopsis, first 10pg) | Jodi | Meadows | she/her | (digital) | Critique package | Jodi Meadows | 0 | Kat | Yes | Submission package critique (query, 1k synopsis, first 10pg) – Jodi Meadows | ||||||||
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