Note: for the 2013-2014 Season, WWCWG will not be sponsoring a contest.
Western Wisconsin Christian Writers’ Guild 2013 Writing Competition
Topic: Rewrite a Bible story
(Include the Bible reference on the first page.)
Prizes: The top selection(s) will win a cash prize.
Entry Deadline: March 12, 2013
Preparing Your Entry:
q You must be a paid member of the Western Wisconsin Christian Writers’ Guild for the 2012-2013 season.
q An official entry form must accompany your entry. One will be available when you turn in your manuscript.
q Your entry must be original and unpublished, not accepted by any publisher at the time of submission, and not previously submitted to a WWCWG contest.
q Entry must be typed and double-spaced on white 8 ½ x 11-inch paper.
q Use publishing industry standard format for paragraphs, dialog, etc.
q Your name must not appear on the entry. Use page number and piece name only.
q Include six (6) copies of your manuscript.
q Entries cannot exceed 1,500 words.
q Include the appropriate Bible reference on the first page of the manuscript.
q Be sure of your word count! Entries exceeding word limits will be disqualified. Type the exact word count on the first page of the manuscript.
q Entries must be stapled or paper clipped.
q You may enter up to two (2) pieces.
Judging and Notification:
q The judges will read every entry.
q All manuscripts are judged without the knowledge of the author’s identity.
q Entries must be submitted by March 12, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
q All manuscripts will receive judges’ professional critiques and be returned to the author.
q The top winner(s) will receive a cash prize. The number of prizes awarded depends on the number of entries received.
q A certificate will be awarded at the May 2013 meeting when the winner(s) is/are announced.
q In the event of a tie, we will issue multiple checks and certificates.
q The decisions of the judges are final.
q The following are not permitted to enter the contest: Members of the Board of Directors for WWCWG, people who are not members of the Guild, or members of the Guild whose dues are in arrears.