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Nan Snow Contest Information
The deadline for contest submissions for 2020 is Saturday, August 15.
Nan Snow Emerging Writer Award
As part of its mission to promote the work and careers of women writers, the C.D. Wright Women Writers Conference is excited to sponsor the Nan Snow Emerging Writer Award, which celebrates emerging women-identifying writers whose writing shows considerable promise. First, second, and third place winners will receive a monetary prize ($500, $250, and $100 respectively) and will be invited to share a video or audio-only recording of their work, which will be posted on this website and shared via social media.
Eligibility:
Any women-identifying writers* who consider themselves to be an emerging writer in their respective field or genre may apply for consideration.
*Current UCA students and employees are not eligible for the Nan Snow Emerging Writer Award.
Submission Guidelines:
Eligible writers should complete the Nan Snow Emerging Writer Award Form and attach one piece of writing, not to exceed 25 pages in length, stripped of any author identification. Any and all fields and genres are accepted. If submitting poetry, blog posts, editorial columns, or another genre that tends to be short in length, entrants may submit up to three pieces of writing in one file, provided the submission does not exceed the 25-page limit. Please do not send more than one longer piece or three short pieces (within the 25-page limit). Work that has been previously published is accepted.
There is no entrance fee. No more than one entry per person.
Evaluation:
A committee of women-identifying writers from literary, professional, and academic writing will judge the contest. They will evaluate submissions based on the promise each piece shows in its individual discipline; longer works take no precedence over shorter works such as poems, flash fiction, blog posts, etc.
To submit your application, please use the form below. If you have any difficulty using the form, please email the director at
cdwrightconference@gmail.com
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Writing Sample: One File not to exceed 25 pages. Do not include author name in document.May include up to 3 shorter, individual pieces.
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Fiction - short story
Fiction - chapter
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In 300 words or fewer, describe what makes you an emerging writer in your field. You might describe your education level, your publication history, your field's publication rates, or any other issues you feel are relevant.
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Provide a biographical summary (50 words or fewer) that may be used in promotional materials, printed programs, and session introductions.
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