http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/self_published.asp
Self-published books that were released, or revised and reprinted between 2003 and 2008 are eligible.
GRAND PRIZE:
$3,000 cash, promotion in Writer's Digest and Publishers Weekly, and marketing advice from self-publishing guru Dan Poynter.
First place winners in each of the 9 categories will receive $1,000 and promotion in Writer's Digest.
CATEGORIES:
Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Genre Fiction
Nonfiction
Inspirational (Spiritual, New Age)
Life Stories (Biographies, Autobiographies, Family Histories, Memoirs)
Children's Picture Books
Middle-Grade/Young Adult Books
Reference Books (Directories, Encyclopedias, Guide Books)
Poetry
ENTRY FEES: $100 for the first entry; $50 for each additional entry
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 1, 2008
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2008 New York Book Festival
June 27-28, 2008
New York City
http://newyorkbookfestival.com
JM Northern Media's New York Book Festival features an indoor award program and an open-air festival in Central Park.
Book Awards
The awards program will be held on June 27, 2008 at the Algonquin Hotel.
Grand Prize: $1,500 and a flight to New York for the festival
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles in 14 categories, published on or after January 1, 2000 will be accepted
Entry Fee: $50/submission. Send one (1) copy of book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by May 25, 2008
Festival in Central Park
The festival in Central Park will take place on June 28, 2008. If you want to be a vendor (or musician!) at the event, request an application by sending a message to: NewYorkBookFest@aol.com.
New York City
http://newyorkbookfestival.com
JM Northern Media's New York Book Festival features an indoor award program and an open-air festival in Central Park.
Book Awards
The awards program will be held on June 27, 2008 at the Algonquin Hotel.
Grand Prize: $1,500 and a flight to New York for the festival
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles in 14 categories, published on or after January 1, 2000 will be accepted
Entry Fee: $50/submission. Send one (1) copy of book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by May 25, 2008
Festival in Central Park
The festival in Central Park will take place on June 28, 2008. If you want to be a vendor (or musician!) at the event, request an application by sending a message to: NewYorkBookFest@aol.com.
Writer’s Digest 77th Annual Writing Competition
https://www.writersdigest.com/contests/annual/77th
The Grand Prize Winner will receive $3,000 cash and a trip to New York City to meet with editors or agents. First Place Winners in each category will also be awarded.
Categories/Maximum Length:
Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious) – 2,500 words max
Memoirs/Personal Essay – 2,000 words max
Magazine Feature Article – 2,000 words max
Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.) – 4,000 words max
Mainstream/Literary Short Story – 4,000 words max
Rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Non-rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Stage Play (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Television/Movie Script (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Children's/Young Adult Fiction – 2,000 words max
ENTRY FEES:
Poems - $10 for first entry; $5 for each additional poem entered in same online session.
All other entries - $15 for first manuscript; $10 for each additional entry made in same online session.
DEADLINES:
General Deadline: Postmarked by Thursday, May 15, 2008
Late Entry Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, June 2, 2008 and must include an additional fee of $2/entry
The Grand Prize Winner will receive $3,000 cash and a trip to New York City to meet with editors or agents. First Place Winners in each category will also be awarded.
Categories/Maximum Length:
Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious) – 2,500 words max
Memoirs/Personal Essay – 2,000 words max
Magazine Feature Article – 2,000 words max
Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.) – 4,000 words max
Mainstream/Literary Short Story – 4,000 words max
Rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Non-rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Stage Play (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Television/Movie Script (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Children's/Young Adult Fiction – 2,000 words max
ENTRY FEES:
Poems - $10 for first entry; $5 for each additional poem entered in same online session.
All other entries - $15 for first manuscript; $10 for each additional entry made in same online session.
DEADLINES:
General Deadline: Postmarked by Thursday, May 15, 2008
Late Entry Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, June 2, 2008 and must include an additional fee of $2/entry
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