Tapas Entertainment Launches “Tapas Action Fantasy Tourney”

Tapas Entertainment is launching the “Tapas Action Fantasy Tourney,” an Action Fantasy Web Novel Writing Competition for aspiring light novel writers. The contest follows up on the “True Love on Tapas” competition that ran earlier this year.

Entrants can submit 20 chapters of between 1,500 and 2,300 words – winners will be asked to create up to 120 chapters and receive a publishing contract with a sizable minimum guarantee. The competition is open to all subgenres within action fantasy, and previously published but unmonetized works are eligible. Writers worldwide are encouraged to participate, though all entries must be in English. Submissions are open between August 1st to October 24th. The top 25 titles will be selected by a Reader’s Choice Voting period from November 8th to December 2nd, with winners selected by a judging panel and announced on January 13, 2025. More details from the PR:

The competition offers substantial rewards. The Grand prize winner will receive a contract with a $15,000 minimum guarantee and extensive marketing support. The second-place winner will receive a contract with a $10,000 minimum guarantee and marketing support, while the third-place winner will receive a contract with a $6,000 minimum guarantee and marketing support. Additionally, the fourth and fifth places will receive $2,000 each with standard marketing support, and five honorable mentions will be offered contract options to continue serializing and monetizing their novel on Tapas.

Winners will benefit from exclusive three-year contracts, a 50/50 revenue share, marketing support upon premium relaunch, assistance from a lead editor and proofreader, custom cover art design, and consideration for Novel-to-Comic (N2C) and other contributory opportunities. Post-contest, winners will receive comprehensive in-app marketing support, full-scale publicity campaigns, cover art commissions, extensive production, and self-promotion resources.

Maggie Rosado, Novels Growth Manager at Tapas, expressed her enthusiasm for the contest, saying, “The Tapas Action Fantasy Tourney is a fantastic opportunity for writers to showcase their creativity and storytelling skills in the dynamic genre of action fantasy. We are excited to see how participants will push the boundaries of imagination and bring their unique visions to life. This writing competition not only highlights Tapas’ commitment to nurturing talent but also reinforces our mission to connect readers with the next wave of extraordinary stories.”

For more information about the Tapas Action Fantasy Tourney, visit Tapas Entertainment’s Contest Page (link) or contact novels@tapasent.com for questions.