Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Gulf Coast "Do It Write" Literary Competition
The Pasco/NPR Writers Group, under the auspices of Florida Writers Association, is hosting a literary competition, The Gulf Coast Do It Write Literary Competition. There will be four categories, General Fiction (mainstream, romance, etc) and Non-Fiction; Science Fiction/Fantasy; Mystery/Thriller/Suspense.
The top three winners will have their entries read by an acquisitions editor. Everyone knows how near to impossible it is to reach an editor, but we have three committed to this project: Christy Philippe, Medallion Press, General Fiction and Non-Fiction; Claire Eddy, Tor/Forge Books, Science Fiction/Fantasy; Faith Black, senior editor at Avalon Books, Mystery/Thriller/Suspense.
One insider tip for Avalon submissions: For these categories they don’t want romance. They want the focus on the plot. This competition is open to both published and un-published authors.
The entry fee is $25.00. The submissions must be received no later than 2/1/09. Please mail your submissions and your check to:
Mrs. Dahris Clair, P.O. Box 538, New Port Richey, FL 34656. Checks should be made payable to Florida Writers Association. Write "Do It Write Competition" in the memo section of your check.
Submissions should include the first thirty (30) pages only, but should end at the end of a paragraph, not mid-sentence; and a one-page synopsis of all important plot elements, especially the ending. Use Times New Roman 12 font, one inch margins all around, double spaced.
Your name should not appear on any of the pages except the separate cover page. Include your mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number. Receipt will be acknowledged by e-mail. If you have questions, e-mail Dahris Clair at PascoRegionalWriters@verizon.net.
