The Norman Galaxy of Writers' Annual Contest
DEADLINE
NOV. 6, 2010
CATEGORIES
Nonfiction Article: 2 entries allowed. 1,500 words maximum each.
Short Story (Fiction): 2 entries allowed. 2,000 words maximum each.
Rhymed Poetry: 2 entries allowed. Any length.
Unrhymed Poetry: 2 entries allowed. Any length.
Nostalgic Essay (Personal): 2 entries allowed. 1,500 words maximum each.
Children's Fiction (for readers 8-12 years of age): 2 entries allowed.
1,000 words maximum each.
CONTEST RULES
1. You must be a dues-paid member of Norman Galaxy of Writers to enter.
Dues are $15 for Galaxy. Send check to:
Treasurer
vickey kennedy
721 E Boyd St
Norman, Ok 73071
2. Manuscripts must be mailed or handed: to
Frances W. SEARCEY
1551 Bryant Cir
Norman, Ok. 73026
3. All entries must be unpublished or unaccepted for publication at the time
of submission.
4. A $2.00 fee PER MANUSCRIPT must be enclosed. You may enter each category
more than once; however, no manuscript may be entered more than once.
5. Entries must be typed on 8" X 11" white, 20-weight printer copy paper and must
be double-spaced except for poetry. Multiple pages should be numbered.
6. Any manuscript entered must be original work of the entrant.
7. Author's name must not appear on any manuscript.
8. Type your name, address, phone number, title and category on a cover
sheet and attach to each manuscript with a paper clip. Do not staple.
9. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope (large enough for all your
entries) if you are not planning to come to the December awards luncheon, or
arrange for someone to pick up your entries.
There must be a minimum of three entries in a category before it will
be judged and prizes awarded.
Awards will be presented at the December Awards Luncheon on
December 4, 2010. Manuscripts will be returned at that time.
Certificates and cash will be awarded in each category. 1st Place:
$15, 2nd Place: $10, 3rd Place: $5. Certificates will go to honorable
mentions. The Bonnie Speer Creme de la Creme Award ($30) goes to the best
of the 1st Place winners.
Judges will be selected by the Chairperson based on their
experience in the genre and willingness to write critiques. The judges'
decisions are final.
Oklahoma Writers'
Federation Inc.