The James River Writers announces the following contests, open to Virginia writers:
Best Poetry Contest
Deadline (postmark): Monday, December 15, 2008
Entry fee: $15. Checks should be made out to James River Writers.
Poets may submit up to four original, never-published poems. A poet may enter only once. Submissions must be mailed to
Richmond magazine
Best Poetry Contest
2201 W. Broad St., Suite 105
Richmond, VA 23220
The 3rd annual Best Unpublished Novel Contest
Deadline (postmark): Thursday, January 15, 2009
Entry fee: $25. Checks should be made out to James River Writers.
Entries: Submit the first 50 pages of your manuscript by Jan. 15, 2009 (postmark deadline) to:
Richmond magazine
Best Unpublished Novel Contest
2201 W. Broad St., Suite 105
Richmond, VA 23220
CONTEST DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT www.JamesRiverWriters.com
Contest winners will receive $500.00 and a ticket to the James River Writers Conference, October 9-10, 2009, at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. The winning poetry and an excerpt from the winning novel will be published in RICHMOND magazine.
