2011 Professional Writers of Prescott Writing Contest http://www.prescottwriters.com/category/contests

Fiction, Non-fiction & Poetry

Prizes: The following prizes will be awarded in each category: First place, $100, second place $50, third place $25. Winners will be announced by September 30th. The names will be published in the PWP newsletter and on the PWP website, as well in general publicity and media. Winners will also be invited to read their entries at the November PWP meeting in Prescott , AZ.

Entries must be original writing that has never been published in any format including the Internet, i.e. blogs, social media or any forms. No erotica or children’s stories. Past winning entries of this contest are not eligible. When multiple entries are submitted in any one category, only the top finishing entry will receive a monetary award.

Fiction and non-fiction entries are not to exceed 3,000 words. Works in excess of 3,000 words will be disqualified. Word count must appear on the first page of the manuscript. Poetry must not exceed 5 poems with a five page total per entry.

An entry fee of $10 must accompany each entry. Make checks or money orders payable to Professional Writers of Prescott. Credit cards not accepted.

Deadline: Entries must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, May 31, 2011.