2008 PWP Writing Contest

Entry Rules

 

 

Entrants must be Arizona residents.

 

Entries must be original writing that has never been published in any format. Sorry, no erotica or children’s stories.

 

Entries are not to exceed 3,000 words. Works in excess of 3,000 words will be disqualified. Word count must appear on the first page of the manuscript.

 

An entry fee of $5 must accompany each entry, $15 if you wish to have an entry critiqued. Make checks or money orders payable to Professional Writers of Prescott.

 

Format: Manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced with one-inch margins using standard typefaces such as Times New Roman or Courier. The header on every page must contain only the title and the page number. Do NOT use the author’s name anywhere on the manuscript. Names only on the contest entry form.

 

Three copies of the manuscript must be submitted. Include SASE in order to have your manuscript or your critique returned or to find out the results of the contest. Sufficient postage, please.

 

Manuscripts should be mailed to

           Susan Lanning

           6965 Sunset View

           Prescott Valley, AZ  86314

No e-mailed manuscripts will be accepted.

 

Deadline: Entries must be postmarked on or before Saturday, May 31^st 2008.

 

Prizes:  The following prizes will be awarded in each category: First place, $100, second place $50, third place $25. Winners’ names will be announced by September 15^th. They will be published in the PWP newsletter, on the PWP website, and in the general publicity.

 

Fill out the entry form below and send a copy with each entry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 PWP Writing Contest Entry Form

(Fill out one form for each entry)

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Name___________________________________________________________________

 

Address_________________________________________________________________

 

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________________________

 

Phone ___________________________ E-mail _________________________________

 

Title of Entry ____________________________________________________________

 

Short Story  FICTION                                            All Types  NON-FICTION 

 

I would like a critique of my entry.    

 

 

Enclosed is the fee of $5 or $15 to include a critique for the entry. Make checks or money orders payable to Professional Writers of Prescott (or PWP).

 

Agreement

 

I have read, understood and agree to abide by the Official Rules of the Writer’s Contest. I understand that any questions regarding the interpretation of the Official Rules will be decided by the contest officials and I will accept as final any such decisions.

 

All work submitted by me is original and has not been published in any format of any kind. I understand that all rights to any work submitted for the contest remain my property and can be used by me exclusively.

 

Signed__________________________________________________________________

 

Date____________________________________________________________________

 

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Official Use Only:

 

Document Number __________________________

 

Critique requested        Yes ___    No ___

 

Judges _____________________________________

 

Date submitted to judges ______________________