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| Bard Fiction Prize | Updated June 10th, 2008 |
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The Bard Fiction Prize is awarded to a promising, emerging writer who is an American citizen aged 39 years or younger at the time of application. In addition to the monetary award, the winner receives an appointment as writer in residence at Bard College for one semester, without the expectation that he or she teach traditional courses. The recipient gives at least one public lecture and meets informally with students. The creation of the Bard Fiction Prize, presented each October, continues Bard's long-standing position as a center for creative, groundbreaking literary work by both faculty and students. From Saul Bellow, William Gaddis, Mary McCarthy, and Ralph Ellison to John Ashbery, Philip Roth, William Weaver, and Chinua Achebe, Bard's literature faculty, past and present, represents some of the most important American writers of our time. The prize is intended to encourage and support young writers of fiction to pursue their creative goals and provide an opportunity to work in a fertile and intellectual environment. Last year's Bard Fiction Prize was awarded to writer Peter Orner for his first novel, set in Namibia, The Second Coming of Mavala Shikongo (Little, Brown and Company, 2006). To apply, candidates should write a cover letter explaining the project they plan to work on while at Bard and submit a C.V., along with three copies of the published book they feel best represents their work. No manuscripts will be accepted. Applications for the 2009 prize must be received by July 15, 2008. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Literary |
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| The Drue Heinz Literature Prize | Updated October 17th, 2008 |
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The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short fiction and makes their work available to readers around the world. The award is open to writers who have published a book-length collection of fiction or at least three short stories or novellas in commercial magazines or literary journals. On-line publication does not count toward this requirement. The prize carries a cash award of $15,000 and publication by the University of Pittsburgh Press under its standard contract. The winner will be announced by the University Press in December or January. No information about the winner will be released before the official announcement. The award is open to writers in English, whether or not they are citizens of the United States. Eligible submissions include a manuscript of short stories; one or more novellas (a novella may comprise a maximum of 130 double-spaced typed pages); or a combination of one or more novellas and short stories. Novellas are only accepted as part of a larger collection. Manuscripts may be no fewer than 150 and no more than 300 typed pages. Stories or novellas previously published in book form as part of an anthology are eligible. Each manuscript should have TWO cover pages: one listing the title of the manuscript and the author's name, address, e-mail address (if available), and telephone number; and a second listing only the manuscript title. The author's name, other identifying information, and publication information must not appear after the first cover page. Each submission must include a list of the writer's published short fiction work, with full citations. Manuscripts may also be under consideration by other publishers, but if a manuscript is accepted for publication elsewhere, please notify the Press. Authors may submit more than one manuscript to the competition as long as one manuscript or a portion thereof does not duplicate material submitted in another manuscript. Manuscripts must be postmarked on or before June 30. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel |
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| Pacific Rim Voices | Updated October 05th, 2008 |
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10.1.08 update- No 2008 contest. Do NOT submit. The Kiriyama Prize was established in 1996 to recognize outstanding books about the Pacific Rim and South Asia that encourage greater mutual understanding of and among the peoples and nations of this vast and culturally diverse region. The Prize consists of a cash award of US $30,000, which is split equally between the fiction and nonfiction winners. Beginning in 2008, if a work in translation is chosen as a winner in either category, the translator will receive $5,000 and the winning author $10,000. The purpose of the Kiriyama Prize is to promote outstanding books that will contribute to greater understanding of and among the peoples and nations of the Pacific Rim and South Asia. Therefore, to be eligible for the Prize, a book must relate in some significant way to the Pacific Rim or South Asia, to a particular culture or part(s) of these regions, or to people from these regions. The Prize is awarded in two categories: fiction and nonfiction. To be eligible, books submitted must be published in English. They may be works originally written in English OR translations from any other language into English. Only the first, published, English translation of any work is eligible. If a book has been published previously in English, subsequent translations are ineligible. Books submitted must be published in printed form for general commercial release. Self-published books are not eligible. Eligible books must be published in Canada and/or the United States. They may have been published in another country or countries previously. The first US and Canadian editions of the book in English must have been published during the 2007 calendar year. Books that were published before January 2007 in another language or country, but which are published for the first time in English in Canada or the US during 2007, are eligible provided they meet all other criteria for the Prize. Full-length books of both fiction and nonfiction are eligible. Collections of short stories or essays are also eligible; however, all books entered for the Prize must be written by either a single author or by two authors in collaboration. Edited volumes, anthologies, and other collections by more than two authors are not eligible. Books of poetry are no longer eligible for the award. Winning authors may be citizens of any country and may reside anywhere. The author must be living at the time of the closing date for entries (October 25, 2007). In the case of books by two authors, at least one of the authors must be alive on this date. No entry shall be ineligible because its author has won the Kiriyama Prize or any other prize previously. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Regional |
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| Stanford University Libraries William Saroyan International Prize | Updated August 18th, 2008 |
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8.8.08 UPDATE- Contest is not running in 2008. Will begin accepting submissions in late 2009 with a deadline of Jan 2010. However, works published throughout that two year period will be eligible. Two prizes of $12,500 each are given biennially for works of fiction and creative nonfiction. The awards, cosponsored by the Stanford University Libraries and the William Saroyan Foundation, are intended to "encourage new or emerging writers and honor the Saroyan legacy of originality, vitality, and stylistic innovation." Submit five copies of a novel, short story collection, or work of creative nonfiction published between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2009, with a $50 entry fee by January 31. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Literary |
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| Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator's Prize | Updated July 15th, 2008 |
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Publishers are invited to submit six copies of a published translation from the German language into English. The deadline for submissions is set for end of January. The translation must be published (not only distributed) in the US in the year prior to the submission deadline date. Entries may be fiction or non-fiction and may include: novels, novellas, short stories, plays, poetry, biographies, essays and correspondences. A five-member jury will select the winning translation. The selected translator of the will be invited, with travel and accommodations paid, to the award ceremony in Chicago. It will be hosted by the German Consul General of Chicago and usually takes place in the beginning of June. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Translation |
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| The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards | Updated August 03rd, 2008 |
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The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognizes books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures. They are books that open and challenge our minds. Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is the only American book award designated specifically to recognize works addressing issues of racism and diversity. Past winners have presented the extraordinary art and culture of peoples around the world, explored human rights violations, exposed the effects of racism on children, reflected on growing up bi-racial and illuminated the dignity of people as they search for justice. The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is accepting entries through December 31, 2008. Awards are given for both fiction and non-fiction, with winners being announced in the spring. Award recipients traditionally receive a monetary gift of $10,000 from the Anisfield-Wolf Fund. The awards are administered by The Cleveland Foundation. To be eligible, books must be written in English and published in 2008. Plays and screenplays are not eligible, nor are works in progress. Manuscripts and self-published works are not eligible. Works of poetry are eligible for the fiction prize. Upon receipt the books will be forwarded to the jury. All submitted materials become the property of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and will not be returned. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Ethnic |
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| French-American Foundation Translation Prizes | Updated October 14th, 2008 |
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The Florence Gould Foundation and the French-American Foundation are currently accepting submissions for their Annual Translation Prizes. This year the foundation will present a $10 000 cash award for the best English translation of French in both fiction and non-fiction. Translations for consideration must have been published for the first time in the United States between January 1 and December 31, 2008 and must be submitted, accompanied by the French original work by November 15, 2008 (one French copy and one English copy). All categories of work are eligible in fiction and non fiction, with the exception of technical, scientific and reference works, and children's literature. The prizes will be announced and presented in the spring of 2009. Each submissions must be sent with the the corresponding submission form with updated information for both Editorial and Publicity Departments for French and American publishers/editors and for the translator. Submissions will not be considered without duly filled submission form. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Translation |
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| Whiting Writers Awards | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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The MRS. GILES WHITING FOUNDATION is dedicated to the support of the humanities and of creative writing. Since 1985, the Foundation has supported creative writing through the Whiting Writers Awards which are given annually to ten emerging writers in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and plays. The awards are based on accomplishment and promise. Candidates are proposed by nominators from across the country whose experience and vocations bring them in contact with individuals of extraordinary talent. Winners are chosen by a selection committee, a small group of recognized writers, literary scholars, and editors, appointed annually by the Foundation. Both nominators and selectors serve anonymously. The Foundation does not accept applications to the Writers' Program. The Whiting Writers’ Awards are intended for emerging writers. We hope to identify exceptional new writers who have yet to make their mark in the literary culture. The award is highly competitive. Up to ten awards will be made from approximately 90 to 100 nominations. Nominators are literary professionals across the country representing all literary genres who are likely to know about emerging writers at the beginning of promising careers. The majority are writers, often teachers as well, and the list has included editors, agents, critics, bookstore owners, reading series organizers, dramaturgs, and artistic directors of theaters. Nominators are contacted by the foundation and are each asked to nominate one emerging writer of exceptional talent and promise. The roster of nominators changes annually, although some nominators have served more than once. send: Complete MS looking for: Any specifically: Literary |
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| National Book Awards | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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Nominations and entries for the Nation Book Award must be submitted by PUBLISHERS only. One Winner in each genre receives $10,000 for the best book chosen in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People's Literature. Sixteen short-list prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded to the Finalists. Full-length books of fiction and general nonfiction are eligible. Collections of short stories and collections of essays by one author are eligible. Collected and selected poems by one author are eligible. All books must be published in the United States. Authors must be U.S. citizens. Books scheduled for publication between December 1, 2007 and November 30, 2008 are eligible. No entry will be ineligible because its author has previously won the National Book Award, or any other award. Self-published books and e-books are eligible, provided that the author/publisher also publishes titles by other authors. Entry forms must be postmarked no later than June 16, 2008. Judges must receive books, bound galleys, or bound manuscripts no later than August 15, 2008. Each author must be made aware of and consent to the entry of his/her book for the National Book Awards. send: Complete MS looking for: Short Story specifically: Children's and YA |
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| National Book Awards | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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Nominations and entries for the Nation Book Award must be submitted by PUBLISHERS only. One Winner in each genre receives $10,000 for the best book chosen in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People's Literature. Sixteen short-list prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded to the Finalists. Full-length books of fiction and general nonfiction are eligible. Collections of short stories and collections of essays by one author are eligible. Collected and selected poems by one author are eligible. All books must be published in the United States. Authors must be U.S. citizens. Books scheduled for publication between December 1, 2007 and November 30, 2008 are eligible. No entry will be ineligible because its author has previously won the National Book Award, or any other award. Self-published books and e-books are eligible, provided that the author/publisher also publishes titles by other authors. Entry forms must be postmarked no later than June 16, 2008. Judges must receive books, bound galleys, or bound manuscripts no later than August 15, 2008. Each author must be made aware of and consent to the entry of his/her book for the National Book Awards. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Literary |
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