While writing and publishing may be one of the most difficult fields to break into in the creative arts, winning a literary contest can open the doors of publishing companies, journals, magazines (as well as stage and screen) that have long been closed to many aspiring writers. A career of literary achievement has often begun after a writer has won an award for fiction, poetry, or drama.
This reference guide, compiled by the national contest experts at Literary Fountain, is the most comprehensive volume available offering valuable information on nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and play contests in the U.S. for published and unpublished authors. From such major contests as the Pulitzer Prize and the Pen/Faulkner Award to smaller-scale competitions such as Japanophile and Pig Iron Series, this guide contains nearly every open contest in the American market. Information is included on criteria governing submission of written work, guidelines and rules, judging, entry forms and deadlines for submission and for announcement of winners, available fellowships and grants, addresses, contacts, and application information.
In today's literary market, this guide could be the competitive edge you need to achieve your dream
Approx 550 pages ISBN 1-57392-261-7 Limited Cloth Edition ISBN 1-57392-262-5
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