Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project!

Announcing our 2025 Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project FINALISTS!

Our 2026 contest is now open for submissions. Click for details. The deadline for entries is May 31, 2026.

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The 2026 Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project contest is NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS through May 31, 2026. Get complete information here.

We also excited to announce our three finalists for the 2025 STBF IAP contest. Click here for details.

Welcome to the Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project! Authors must reside in Illinois to enter. Click here for our Manuscript Project, Illinois Author Project, De la Página a la Fama, and the Indie Author Contest.