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Writing Gigs, part two.
Snowleopard:
Here's for October, good folk.
3 OCTOBER WRITING CONTESTS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with October deadlines:
The Patricia Bibby First Book Award is offered annually for the best previously unpublished first book of poetry. The winner receives $1,000 and book publication. Entries must be postmarked by October 31.
DIAGRAM Essay Contest is an annual for previously unpublished essays up to 10,000 words in length. The winner receives $1,000 and publication. Deadline: October 31.
PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction is offered annually for the best previously previously published book of fiction. The winner receives $15,000 and four finalists receive $5,000 each. Deadline: October 31.
Kristine:
is there a page limit or minimum to that book of poetry?
Snowleopard:
I'm afraid that I don't know that, Kristine.
One assumes that they should have a website - perhaps you can check there.
Sorry, I can't be of much help.
Kristine:
here it is... http://www.freelancewriting.com/writingcontests/103113-the-patricia-bibby-first-book-award.php
The competition is open to all poets writing in English who have not committed to publishing collections of poetry of 36 poems or more in editions of over 400 copies. Winner will receive $1,000 and book publication. Entries of 50-84 pages of original poetry in English must be postmarked by October 31, 2013. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable.
The Patricia Bibby First Book Award
Prize: $1,000.00. Entry fee: $30.00. Deadline: 10-31-2013.
Kristine:
SCRIPTS WANTED - KID AND A DRAGON STORIES
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Dan Garcia Productions - Seeking Kid and a Dragon Scripts
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We are looking for completed, feature length fantasy scripts featuring a live-action kid and a CGI dragon.
Budget will not exceed $5 million. WGA and non-WGA writers may submit.
Our credits include "The Great Divide" among others.
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If you aren't sure if your submission fits, please ask InkTip first. Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com and please email any questions to:
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