Completed applications must be postmarked no later than December

1, 2004.

The 2005 contest is open to Georgia poets and �ction writers

who have never published a book, or have published no more than

one full-length book in the genre in which they are applying.

Self-published books do not count.

Writers may apply in either or both genres, but may submit only

one manuscript per category.

Writers may not be previous winners of contests sponsored by

Poets & Writers, Inc.

Finalists will be asked to submit veri�cation of publications

and residency. To be considered residents, writers must have

lived in Georgia for two years prior to the date they submit

their applications.

Employees of Poets & Writers, Inc. are not eligible.

Contest winner will be announced on April 15, 2005. One Georgia

poet and one Georgia �ction writer will be chosen. Each winner

will receive a trip to New York City in October 2005. All related

travel/lodging expenses and a per diem stipend are covered by

Poets & Writers. an opportunity to give a reading and to

meet with members of the New York literary community a $500 honorarium

Poetry manuscripts should not exceed ten pages, single- or double-spaced

(minimum of seven pages).

Fiction manuscripts should not exceed 25 pages and must be double-spaced.

Fiction manuscripts may include stories/and or excerpts from

novels. Manuscripts must be typed on 16- or 20-pound, 8 1/2 x

11 white paper. Good photocopies are acceptable; onion skin or

carbon copies are not acceptable.

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 indenti�ed

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.

Submit �ve collated copies of your manuscript. Your name or

address should not appear anywhere on the manuscript.

Enclose a signed contest application form with your manuscript.

All manuscripts must be postmarked no later than December 1,

2004.

If you want Poets & Writers to acknowledge receipt of your

manuscript, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard.

For a list of contest winners and judges, enclose a stamped,

self-addressed #10 envelope.

Manuscripts will not be returned, and Poets & Writers cannot

assume responsibility for loss of manuscripts.

MAIL CONTEST ENTRIES AND INQUIRIES TO:

Writers Exchange Contest

Poets & Writers, Inc.

72 Spring Street

New York, NY 10012-4019

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