San Gabriel

      Writers’ League
 

2008 Writing Contest

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Are you ready to share your talent with others?

Do you want constructive feedback?

Give yourself the gift of encouragement and acknowledgement from your friends in the writing community.

Money prizes are awarded to First ($100), Second ($75) and Third (#50) place winners in each category.  Winners will be recognized at the annual Writingsmarter Award Dinner in November,  in Georgetown, Texas.

Names of First Place winners will also be published in the League’s monthly newsletter distributed throughout Texas and on the web. Three Honorable Mentions in each category will receive Award Certificates and all participants will benefit from constructive comments to perfect their craft.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Writingsmarter Official Entry Form
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Questions?  Please contact our contest marketing coordinator

Writingsmarter Official Entry Form:

Submit a separate form or facsimile with each manuscript due on/before July 26, 2008.

Circle the appropriate category and submit $20 for 1st entry, $15 for second entry.  SGWL members can submit a 3rd entry for free:       

Novel                                     Poetry

Short Fiction                         Short Nonfiction                      

Entrant’s Agreement – must be signed:

I certify that this submission is my original work. I agree to accept as final and be bound by all judges’ decisions. I understand that any questions regarding the interpretation of the rules, and any matters relating to the contest which are not specifically covered by the rules, will be decided solely at the discretion of the contest officials. I understand and agree that my manuscript will be subjectively evaluated. I will hold harmless and indemnify San Gabriel Writers’ League (SGWL), its agents, employees and volunteers for any and all loses, costs or expenses incurred from any dispute arising from my participation in this contest. I acknowledge by my signature below that I have read, understand and agree to be bound by the rules. I understand that my contest submission will not be accepted without my signature below, and that under no condition will my entry fee be refunded.

Signature of Contestant & Date:

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SGWL members may send a third entry at no charge.

Name ________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________

City, State, Zip ________________________________________________

Email ________________________________________________

Daytime Phone ________________________________________________

Amount Enclosed______________ Current Member Y / N

Categories  

       Novel

2 page synopsis and up to first 15 pages; may include prologue. On first page, state genre: action/adventure, historical, mainstream, mystery/suspense, romance, sci-fi/fantasy/horror, western.

Do not send more than first chapter.

       Poetry                                            5 – 50 lines

Any style: rhymed or not. May be single-spaced and centered.

       Short Fiction                                500 – 2000 words

On first page, state genre:  action/adventure, historical, mainstream, mystery/suspense, romance, sci-fi/fantasy/horror, western.

       Short Nonfiction                          500-2000 words

Formal or informal: humorous or serious; article, creative essay, memoir.

No erotica, please. Entry fees will NOT be returned.

1. Entries will be read by at least 2 experienced writers, who will give individual feedback. The top 5 entries in each category will advance to the final round. A professional author and/or editor will select the First, Second and Third Place Winners and 3 Honorable Mentions.

2. All entrants receive score sheets with written feedback. Finalists will be notified prior to the award ceremony at the Writingsmarter Awards Dinner in November.

Failure to follow the guidelines will result in disqualification; entry fees will not be returned.            

Mailing Check List:

q 3 copies of synopsis for each Novel

q 3 copies of each manuscript with cover sheet for each

q Your name not on manuscript

q Manuscript double-spaced

q Header with title/keyword & page number on each page

q Official entry form or facsimile for each manuscript with signed entrant’s agreement

q Check/money order to San Gabriel Writers’ League

q Self-addressed stamped envelope with correct postage for return of entries

q Entry postmarked on/before July 26, 2008

Mail entries to:

SGWL Writingsmarter Contest

San Gabriel Writers’ League

P.O. Box  798

Georgetown, TX 78627                      

 www.sgwl.net

Established in 1989, SGWL is a nonprofit professional writing organization whose purpose is to provide a forum for support and sharing among accomplished as well as aspiring writers, to help improve and market their writing skills and to promote the interests of writers and the writing community. SGWL works in cooperation with other organizations to promote the interest and enthusiasm of writers.

Benefits of membership:

Monthly newsletter - The Gabriel Writer
Discounts on classes, workshops and conferences
Monthly meetings featuring guest speakers first Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Communication with other writers’ groups

Yearly membership, January to December, is $25 for individuals and $35 for families.