Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project!

We'll announce our top three finalists for the twelfth annual 2025 Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project in March 2026. Watch this website for updates.

The 2026 contest opens for submission April 1, 2026. Click for details.

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Our judges have nearly completed their work, and we'll be announcing our three finalists in March 2026 for the 2025 Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project contest.

The 2026 contest opens for submissions on April 1, 2026 and runs through May 31, 2026. Get the details here.

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.