Two J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Awards, in the amount of $25,000, are given annually to aid in the completion of a significant work of nonfiction on a topic of American political or social concern.
Recognizing that a nonfiction book based on extensive original research often overtaxes the resources available to its author, the project envisions the award as a way of closing the gap between the time and money an author has and the time and money that finishing a book requires.
Applicants for the award must already have a contract with a U.S.-based publisher to write a nonfiction book. The judges will make their decision on the basis of achieving maximum impact on a promising book project. Therefore, their selection criteria will represent a blend of the merit of the book and the financial need of the author. For this reason, the judges will need to know the amount of the author’s advance, as well as any other financial support for the book, such as a grant.
Materials required for entry:
- Completed entry form
- A copy of the original book proposal
- 50-75 pages from the work-in-progress
- Photocopy of a contract with a publisher
- An explanation of how the award will advance the progress of the book
No entry fee is required for this prize.
Deadline: Dec. 5, 2024
Submit your entry here.
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