Friday, February 22, 2008

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

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