The Guardian Legend Self-Published Book of the Month

To enter the Competition you must submit an original work of fiction, written by you, in English (we will accept works that were originally written in another language but which have been translated into English), containing at least 40,000 words, as well as a synopsis of the work, to the email address self-published@theguardian.com with "Self-Published Book of the Month Submission" in the subject line.

Your work must have been self-published after 31 December 2011 and before the date of your entry, and cannot have been published (or agreed to be published) by a third party traditional publisher. Your work must be submitted in Word or PDF format. Your email must contain your name, address and telephone number. No purchase is necessary. If you have any questions about how to enter or otherwise in connection with the Competition, please email us at self-published@theguardian.com with "Guardian Legend Self-Published Book of the Month Query" in the subject line.

The winner's entry will be awarded the title "the Guardian/Legend Self-Published Book of the Month" for the month of its publication and the name and county of the winner, along with an extract of their winning entry, will be published on http://www.theguardian.com/books/series/self-published-book-of-the-month within 60 days of the closing date of the Competition (subject to a valid winner having responded in accordance with paragraph 15 above). No other prize shall be awarded and the Promoters make no representations as to any future publication or promotion of the entry.

For further details http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/apr/08/the-guardian-legend-self-published-book-of-the-month