James Jones First Novel Fellowship
The thirteenth James Jones First Novel Fellowship is open to all United States citizens who have not previously published a novel. Novellas, short story collections and novels in prograss are all eligible for the competition.
This award was developed in James Jones' name "to honor the spirit of unblinking honesty, determination, and insight into modern culture exemplified by the late James Jones, author of From Here to Eternity and other prose narratives of distinction." Last year the contest received almost 600 manuscripts for consideration.
Submissions must include a two-page outline of the entire novel and the first 50 pages of the novel in progress. The entry fee is $20.00. For more submission guidelines and information, go to http://www.wilkes.edu/humanities/jones.asp
The award is $10,000. The deadline is March 1, 2005.
--KG
...and don't forget:
Piker Press "Letters to Santa" Open.
Surely Santa must see some unusual requests from unusual people. We'd like to see some of the same here. Deadline is December 18, 2004, with winner and runners-up appearing in the December 25, 2004 issue of the Piker Press. Contestants may submit multiple entries.
Send entries to contests@filthypikers.com.
--AQ
Darklight anti-fanfic, running now through Jan 31, 2005. Retell the terrible sci-fi channel movie to share among fellow (anti)fans or come up with an original idea based on the demoness Lilith for possible publication in the Press. More info.
--AQ
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