*Palooka Prize*
$200 IN PRIZES
$100 WINNER
$25 TO 4 FINALISTS
DEADLINE: October 1st, 2011
HOW IT WORKS
As always, we take great pride in reading every word and giving each piece its due attention and thorough consideration. Five submissions will be chosen by the editor of Palooka and their pieces submitted to an outside judge who will pick the winner. The winner will receive $100, have a bio and photo featured on our website with an author interview about the winning story, and have their story published in issue #3 of Palooka. Four finalists will be given $25 each, will be announced on our website, and recognized in issue #3. All entries will also be considered for publication.
JUDGING
All submissions will be read "blind" to ensure pure contest ethics. Palooka also prohibits submissions from any current or recent students, friends, or family members of the outside judge.
The outside judge this year is Todd Mitchell, short story writer and author of two well-reviewed novels, The Secret to Lying and The Traitor King.
GUIDELINES
*Amount: Multiple submissions are permitted, but each submission must be accompanied by the proper entry fee and submitted to the proper Submishmash category.
*Word count: Up to 15,000 words per story.
*Formatting: NO AUTHOR INFORMATION ANYWHERE ON THE MANUSCRIPT. Please put author information only in the Cover Letter/Biography section when submitting. 12-point font, one-inch margins, double-spaced.
*Entry fee: $6 for one submission, $10 for two submissions, $14 for three submissions.
*Cover Letter/Biography section should include: story title, approximate word count, author's name, phone number, and e-mail address.
*Simultaneous submissions are encouraged as long as you withdraw your piece if accepted elsewhere (or e-mail us if you've chosen to submit multiple stories). As always, we will offer you a sturdy *e-handshake for your accomplishment.
SUBMIT
CONTACT
For questions, please e-mail us at palooka@palookajournal.com
*There must be enough entrants in order to keep the contest competitive. If this is not the case, each submitter will receive a full refund.
