ELIGIBLE WRITERS
Poets and fiction writers who are residents of Iowa are eligible to apply if they:Have never published a book, or;
Have published no more than one full-length book in the genre in which they are applying, and;
Reside in Iowa presently and for at least two years prior to the date they submit their manuscripts.
Writers may apply in poetry and/or fiction (only one manuscript per category).
Writers may not be previous winners of contests sponsored by Poets & Writers, Inc.
Finalists will be asked to submit verification of publications and residency.
Employees of Poets & Writers, Inc. are not eligible.
AWARDS
One poet and one fiction writer from Iowa will be selected as winners. Winners will be announced on our website in Summer 2023. Each will receive:A $500 honorarium;
An all-expenses-paid trip to New York City in Fall 2023 to meet with editors, agents, publishers, and other writers. Winners will give a public reading, hosted by Poets & Writers.
One-month residency at the Jentel Artist Residency Program in Wyoming.
Note: While we hope to offer an in-person experience in 2023, we will only do so if it is deemed safe to travel and meet in person.
MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Poetry manuscripts should not exceed ten pages, single or double-spaced (minimum of 7 pages).
Fiction manuscripts should not exceed 25 pages and must be double-spaced. Fiction manuscripts may include stories and/or excerpts from novels.
Published work may be included; however, no reprints from books or magazines are acceptable. Published work must be retyped to conform with the rest of manuscript and should not be identified as published work.
All work must be original and written in English; translations are not eligible. There are no restrictions on style or subject matter.
Full guidelines and submission portal here.
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