SPOTLIGHT ON:
Write On
WHAT IS IT?
The Royal City Literary Arts Society is hosting its 2017 Write On! contest, open now until April 1.
WHO’S IT FOR?
The contest is open to all writers, both society members and non-members, in three categories: non-fiction, fiction and poetry.
WHAT’S THE SCOOP?
Fiction and non-fiction entries must be a maximum of 1,500 words, while poetry is a maximum of one page single-spaced.
Cash prizes of $150, $100 and $75 are awarded to the top three entries in each category, and three honourable mentions will be named in each category. Winners and honourable mentions will be published in the society’s e-zine, Wordplay at Work. There will also be a winners’ reading event, to be announced.
Submissions are anonymous to judges. There’s a maximum of three submissions per person. Previously published work is accepted provided the author retains copyright.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
Entries are $10 per submission for members, or $20 per submission for non-members.
HOW DO I ENTER?
You can pay via Paypal at www.rclas.com, and email your entry and a cover letter (with your name, address, email, phone, category, title and payment info) to [email protected].
You can also email your entry to [email protected], then mail a cheque or money order to Royal City Literary Arts Society, Box 308, 720 Sixth St., New Westminster, V3L 3C5.
Enter by April 1. Winners will be announced April 30.
MORE DETAILS, PLEASE:
Email [email protected] or see www.rclas.com, under Awards and Contests, for all the details.
