PUB: Tallahassee Writers Association

Call for manuscripts (PDF)

 

Postmark Deadline:  Aug. 31st 2010 (Firm)

 

Contest does not accept work previously published or having received awards in other
competitions. Notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Win cash, publication, and recognition!

  • $100 first place winners, $75 second, and $50 third
  • Plus publication in the Seven Hills Review

    • Contest Categories
  • Short Story 2,500 word maximum, any genre.
  • Creative Nonfiction 2,500 word maximum. Submissions in this genre could include (but are not limited to) memoir, food or travel writing, personal essays, new journalism, biography, nonfiction stories, and nature writing. The emphasis in creative nonfiction is on factually true yet elegant literary expression.
  • Children’s Chapter Books or Short Stories for ages 6-12, with 2,500 word maximum. Submit a synopsis of the chapter book (100 words or less) along with a representative excerpt of 2,500 words. (Note: We offer children’s picture book competition in alternate years.)
  • Flash Fiction 500 word maximum, any genre.

    Submission Guidelines
  • Submit three double-spaced copies, typed on one side of 8 1/2 by 11 paper.
  • Submission title should be in upper left corner and page number in upper right corner of each page.
  • Author’s name is not to appear on manuscript pages or on any materials attached to it.
  • Also send completed Seven Hills Cover Sheet.
  • Fee of $15 per submission, nonmembers. $10 TWA members with paid dues.
  • Manuscripts will not be returned or retained.
  • A list of winners will be sent to all entrants via email and posted on the TWA Web site by year’s end.

     

    Top Tips for Improving Your Chances in the Seven Hills Contest.

     

    Submission Checklist

     

    Send contest materials to

    TWA Seven Hills Contest (category of entry)

    P.O. Box 3428, Tallahassee, FL  32315

     

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    Winners of the 2009 Seven Hills Contest.

    Winners of the 2008 Seven Hills Contest.

     

    Questions? Contact Seven Hills Donna Meredith at president@tallahasseewriters.net7

    Note: Remove the 7 after net in the email address before sending your message.

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