ABQ Writers Co-op
announces the third annual bosque Fiction Prize–again this year, for writers 45+!First Prize: $1000 honorarium + publication in bosque (the magazine), Issue 3
Final Judge: Eilzabeth Rosner*
Entries accepted March 1 - 31, 2013 only. Reading fee $22.
- All entries will be considered for publication in bosque (the magazine). All entries will be read anonymously.
- 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.
- Novel excerpts are acceptable but should be self-contained.
- Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but the contest fee is non-refundable if the submission is withdrawn.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 publishing.
- Electronic submissions only. Please read the following instructions carefully before submitting.
Instructions for Submissions
Between March 1 and 31st only, please use our online submission manager to submit your entry–click on "submit" button on lower left of white box to create an account. If you already have an account, sign in to proceed. Check to be certain your manuscript document does not contain any identifying information, please. Standard ms format: (double spaced, 1" margins, no fancy fonts, numbered pages). All mss will be assigned numbers for anonymity. Please note that your submission will not be processed until you have paid your contest fee (available online March 1st). Failure to comply with any of these instructions is cause for your ms to be eliminated from consideration.
*Elizabeth Rosner is the award-winning author of the novels The Speed of LIght and Blue Nude. She lives in Berkeley, California, and frequently teaches writing workshops. www.elizabethrosner.com
Questions: contest(at)abqwriterscoop(dot)com
Open Submissions Information
Before submitting, we strongly recommend you read an issue of bosque to get an idea of our editorial vision. Our open submission period is July 1 - August 1 of each year. During that time only, email your ms as a Word attachment, as follows:
short stories/novel excerpts
up to 5000 words, formatted per industry standards. Please be sure your contact information appears on the ms, and include bio/publications at the end of the ms, not in your email. Email to:
lynn(at)abqwriterscoop(dot)comcreative nonfiction/memoir excerpts
up to 5000 words, formatted per industry standards. Please be sure your contact information appears on the ms, and include bio/publications at the end of the ms, not in your email. Email to:
lisa(at)abqwriterscoop(dot)compoems
up to 4 poems, in one document, formatted per industry standards. Please be sure your contact information appears on the first page of your ms, and include bio/publications at the end of the ms, not in your email. Email to:
hilda(at)abqwriterscoop(dot)comPlease note that manuscripts submitted at times other than during our open submissions period will be deleted unread. Thank you for your interest in submitting to bosque.
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