Revamped Amazon Breakthrough Novel contest is (surprise!) all about Amazon
Posted on December 04, 2012 at 10:09 AM EST
Amazon's "Breakthrough Novel Award," now in its sixth year, is being revamped for 2013: Rather than being published by big-six publisher Penguin and getting a $15,000 advance, the winner will get a contract with Amazon Publishing and a $50,000 advance.