| Submission Guidelines for the Julia Peterkin Award |
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| Eligibility |
| The 2009 Julia Peterkin Award is open to all writers of fiction writing original works in English. Previously published works are eligible for inclusion in the submission. |
| Manuscript Format Guidelines |
| Entries must be typed on quality paper, 8 1/2 by 11. Photocopies or copies from letter-quality printers are acceptable. Each entry must include one short story or chapter from a novel--a maximum of 15-18 pages. In addition, include a cover page with the writer’s name, address, daytime phone number, and title of submission. Also include a one-page biography. Author’s name should not appear on the manuscript. |
| Entry Requirements |
- An entry fee of $15 made payable to: Converse College English Department.
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2009.
- Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like direct notification of contest results. Results will be mailed in May of 2009. No manuscripts can be returned.
- Send one copy of the manuscript prepared according to format guidelines.
- The winner will receive $1000 and travel expenses for a reading at Converse College. Winner must be willing to read in the Fall 2009 Visiting Writers Series.
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| Send entries to: |
The Julia Peterkin Award
Converse College
Department of English
580 E. Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
For more information, contact Prof. Rick Mulkey at (864) 596-9000 or email at rick.mulkey@converse.edu
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