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MWA Writing Contests 2012— Latest News!

Novel Contest: Great Beginnings

You’ll be judged on the first 7000 words of your novel and a 300-500 word synopsis of the novel.

Categories:

  • Mainstream/Literary;
  • Young Adult;
  • Science Fiction/Fantasy; and
  • Historical

Novel entries accepted: May 15-June 30, 2012.

We’re using a new interface this year, so you’ll be able to upload your document directly. Details will be posted on the Contest website as soon as possible.


Short Works Contest

  • Fiction: 3000 words;
  • Non-Fiction: 3000 words;
  • Poetry: Up to 50 lines in 1-5 poems.

Short Works entries accepted: June 30-July 30, 2012.

We’re using a new interface this year, so you’ll be able to upload your document directly. Details will be posted on the Contest website as soon as possible.

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