2013 FiW Contest Entry Rules and Procedures
Open for submissions January 1st 2013
- One NONREFUNDABLE entry fee of $20 for PPW members, $25 for non-members, which covers costs and awards and entitles participants to enter as many categories as they choose.
- Persons entering individually or as a team (co-authors) may enter a category only once.
- No manuscript may be entered in more than one category.
- SUBMIT one (1) copy of entry, which must be an original, unpublished work, by you, not sold or optioned prior to this contest deadline. Entries that have placed in the top three of each category from any previous FiW Contest is ineligible.
- Judges may not enter category they are judging.
- Put your name on the Contest Entry Form and outside envelope only. An author’s name on any part of the entry pages will result in immediate disqualification without refund.
- Mark your category number(s) on the outside of the envelope in the lower right corner, as well as on your SASE.
- Do not send anything signature required. Either use “Delivery Confirmation” service provided by the Post Office, or enclose a self addressed, stamped post card (SASP), with the entry, to be returned when your entry is received for confirmation.
- Enclose a 9” x 12” self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for return of entries, judges’ score sheets, and any winner’s certificates and prizes. NOTE: this SASE should be the SAME POSTAGE amount as the envelope mailing your entry. Any entry without SASE will be destroyed and no certificates or prizes will be sent. No metered mail on return envelope as the postage expires on the date purchased and cannot be used to return your entry.
- Entries failing to comply with these rules will be disqualified and returned, as stated.
- Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013.
- No refunds for disqualified entries.
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013.
Mail to: Frontiers in Writing Contest, P. O. Box 19303, Amarillo, TX 79114
Manuscript Preparations and Format
Open for submissions January 1st 2013
1. All unpublished manuscripts must be editor-ready. This includes the following:
Typed or printed on one side of 8½” x 11″ white paper, with 1″ margins on all sides.
Photocopies and computer printouts are allowed, but must be clear and easy to read.
Double-spaced. (Exceptions: Poetry and book synopses may be single-spaced. Spacing for book outlines, overviews, and tables-of-contents should follow industry standard.)
Place a header at the top of all pages except Page 1, listing the title and page number.
Use an easy-to-read 12-point font such as Times Roman or Courier that results in approximately 250 words per page (about 25 lines per page). Manuscripts using small print which violate these conditions will be disqualified. Fancy fonts other than italics are not allowed.
For more information on manuscript formatting, consult a recent edition of Writer’s Market (available at most libraries), or search “Manuscript Format” online.
2. For ALL ENTRIES in Unpublished Manuscript categories (books, short works, and poetry): In the upper right hand corner of the first page, type the category number. Beneath the category number (upper right hand corner of the first page) type one of the following:
Number of lines for poetry entries
Number of pages entered for book-length prose entries
Word count for short works of prose (picture books, short stories, articles, etc.). Calculate using word processor word count or average 10 words per line, 25 lines per page.
3. Entries over the maximum length or under the minimum length will be disqualified.
4. No author’s name, pen name or other author identification may appear on any manuscript page. Do not submit a manuscript in which your name is blacked out, whited out, cut out or covered with tape.
5. While only one entry fee is required for multiple entries, a copy of the 2013 Entry Form/Cover Sheet must be attached to each submission with a paper clip (do not staple). The sheet must include: author’s name, address and phone number, category name and manuscript title. (Make photocopies of form before making submissions so you’ll have enough.) All entries can be submitted in one envelope.
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013.
Mail to: Frontiers in Writing Contest, P. O. Box 19303, Amarillo, TX 79114
2013 FiW Contest Categories and Awards
Open for submissions January 1st 2013
Categories:
1. Mainstream Novel
2. Romance Novel
3. Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Novel
4. Historical or Western Novel
5. SciFi/Horror/Fantasy Novel
6. Nonfiction Book
7. Juvenile or Young Adult Book
8. Short Story – fiction
9. Juvenile or Y/A Short Story – fiction
10. Nonfiction Article or essay
11. Memoir – Nostalgia/Reminiscence
12. Poetry – all
Novels and books – Send first 10 pages, plus 2-page, double-spaced synopsis.
Short Stories, Juvenile and Y/A – 12 pages or less
Memoir, nonfiction or essay and poetry – 2000 words or less
All categories pay cash prizes and certificates to the top three scores. Honorable mention certificates awarded to the fourth-place entrant in each category. Score sheets will be provided to each judge, and critiques will be encourage, but not guaranteed.
Prizes for each category – (Top three entries in every category qualify for cash prizes)
1st Place: $20.00 2nd Place: $15.00 3rd Place: $10.00
Best of Show
(All 1st Place winners will be eligible for this award.)
BOS Award: Certificate plus complementary admission to the FiW fall Workshop.
All prizes and results will be presented at the Panhandle Professional Writers July meeting.
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013.
Mail to: Frontiers in Writing Contest, P. O. Box 19303, Amarillo, TX 79114
Download FiW Writing Contest Application
If you are unable to download the application, you can print this page and return the following portion:
PANHANDLE PROFESSIONAL WRITERS
2013 FRONTIERS IN WRITING CONTEST
Open for submissions January 1st 2013
ENTRY FORM/COVER SHEET
Please print clearly
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________City:_______________________________
State:___________ Zip/Postal Code:_________________ Country_______________________________________
Phone:______________________________ Email:___________________________________________________
PPW Member:______________ Non-member:___________________ Category___________________________
Total amount enclosed:_____________________ Check or Money order#:_________________________________
To pay online go to http://www.panhandleprowriters.org
(Click on “payments” in left hand column to submit credit card payment)
Indicate here if paid online: Yes_____
Entry Fees
(Non-refundable)
Members: $20 Non-members $25
One entry Fee allows entry into multiple categories – (see FiW Contest rules)
Contestant agreement
(Must be signed)
I submit my entries and fee, and agree to be bound by the contest rules stated herein. I understand that any question regarding the interpretation of the rules and any matters relating to the contest not specifically covered by the rules will be decided solely at the discretion of the contest officials. I will accept as final, and be bound by, all judging decisions. I understand and agree that my manuscripts will be subjectively evaluated. I certify that this is my original work and not the work of any unrepresented party. I acknowledge by my signature below that I have read, understand and agree to be bound by the rules of this contest. I understand that my contest submission will not be accepted without my signature, and that under no condition will my entry fee be refunded.
Author Signature:_______________________________________________________________________________
Co-Author Signature:____________________________________________________________________________
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013.
Mail to: Frontiers in Writing Contest, P. O. Box 19303, Amarillo, TX 791164
Panhandle Professional Writers 