The Prolitzer Prize:
a competition for prose, either fiction or creative nonfiction.
We’re looking for writing that exemplifies the editorial ambition of Prole: to make writing accessible to all while not sacrificing quality - writing that engages, entertains and challenges. Any genre of writing within fiction and creative nonfiction is welcome.
Guidelines
Pieces should be no longer than 1500 words.
Include your name and contact details with the piece.
Pieces can be emailed to prosecompetition@prolebooks.co.uk (Include your entry in the body of the email - we do not open attachments.) or posted to Prolebooks, 15 Maes-y-Dre, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 7HW
Postal entries should have name and address printed on the back of each numbered sheet.
When the competition is judged and winners announced, postal entries will recycled. Please do not send return postage.
Prizes
The winner will receive £130 and publication in Prole and on the website.
Two runners up will receive £30 each.
We may publish runners up in Prole or on the website.
Entry fees
The cost per entry is £4.
If entering via email, please please use the PayPal buttons below. You do not need a PayPal account to use this facility. Please include the PayPal transaction number in your entry email so we can cross reference.
If entering by post, please enclose a cheque made out to Prolebooks.
Time scale
The competition is open from April 2nd to October 1st 2011
The winners will be announced in issue 6 and on our website, December 3rd 2011
We have secured the services of Stephen Ross, a much published short
story writer, an Edgar and Derringer nominee, to judge our shortlist.
Visit
his website here.
Any profit made from The Prolitzer Prize will be invested in Prole to help secure a sound future.
Two entries into Prolitzer Prize - £8 Three entries into Prolitzer Prize - £12
Single entry into the Prolitzer Prize - £4