PUB: ABQ Writers Co-op: Writing Contest

ABQ Writers Co-op
announces the second annual
bosque Fiction Prize
this year, for writers 45+!

First Prize: $1000 honorarium + publication in bosque (the magazine), issue 2
Final Judge: Beverly Lowry*

Entries accepted March 1 - 31, 2012 only • Reading fee $20

  • All entries will be considered for publication.
  • Send no more than one story per entry. Each story must not exceed 5000 words. Multiple entries are acceptable, provided that a separate reading fee is sent for each.
  • Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but the contest fee is non-refundable if the submission is withdrawn. Please notify AWC as soon as possible if a submitted story is accepted elsewhere.
  • Previously published works and works accepted for publication elsewhere cannot be considered. bosque's definition of publishing includes electronic publication.
  • Electronic submissions only. Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting.
Instructions for submissions:
  1. Between March 1st-31st only, please email your manuscript and separate information page, as .doc, docx, or .rtf attachments, to contest(at)abqwriterscoop(dot)com. The info page doc should contain the following:
    • name,
    • address,
    • email,
    • birthdate (include year for verification of 45+ requirement), and
    • story title.
    Name this doc {yourname}.infopg.doc.

    The manuscript doc should NOT contain any identifying data. Standard ms format:

    • double spaced,
    • 1” margins,
    • no fancy fonts,
    • numbered pages only.
    Name this attachment {yourname}.{msname}.doc.

    All ms docs will be assigned numbers for anonymity.

    Please note that your submission will not be processed until you have completed step 2, below.

     

  2. Your $20 contest fee can be paid online via the PayPal button below, or you may mail your check to:
    ABQ Writers Co-op • 163 Sol del Oro • Corrales NM 87048


  3. Once you have completed steps (1) and (2), confirmation of receipt of your ms and fee will be emailed to the e-dress from which you sent your ms.


*Beverly Lowry is the author of six novels and several works of nonfiction. She teaches writing at George Mason University.

Info: contest(at)abqwriterscoop(dot)com

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