Scott Alixander Sonders, President of CWC-SFV
Stefanya
Wilson, Managing Editor of Titan Press
California Writers Club,
the largest professional writers organization in America, was
founded by Jack London in 1909. To honor literary
accomplishment,
we
sponsor
The Gabriella Stone Writers Award.
This includes three quarterly
competitions: 1) Fiction - 2) Poetry - 3) Nonfiction. Monthly
nominations are made for publication. CWC-SFV will publish
the winners in
The
Scribe,
our monthly journal.1 Copyrights remain with
the authors. Published and unpublished manuscripts are eligible.
Anonymous literary professionals judge the awards. Winning
manuscripts may be circulated through public media, libraries,
schools, subscriber membership and over the Internet.2
GUIDELINES:
FICTION:
Submit one short story, vignette, or novel, stage, or screenplay
excerpt of no more than twenty pages, up to a maximum of 800
words. Current material is preferred. Literary merit of any
style or genre is acceptable.
NONFICTION:
Submit one manuscript of no more than 800 words, illustrating
social consciousness. Humor and satire are welcome.
POETRY:
Submit up to three poems or pages totaling no more than 33 lines
each.
Any
poetic style or genre is acceptable but a clear and fresh voice,
discipline, natural rhythm and a certain individuality should be
evident.
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Submissions are accepted throughout the year.
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Nominations are made three times yearly, excluding July &
August.
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No award granted if a manuscript of sufficient merit is not
received by deadline.
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Submit clear, clean copies only. Manuscripts are not returned.
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CWC members ($45.00 annual dues) are allowed one free
submission per quarter.
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For non-members, the reading fee is $15.00
per entry, with up to four
entries allowed in every quarter.
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Entries must include a self-addressed & stamped #10 business
envelope.
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A letter of introduction &/or curriculum vitae should accompany
all entries.
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Mail your entry,
with a check (no cash, please) enclosed to:
California Writers Club -
SFV
Box 17897 /
Encino,
CA
91416
1
Rules
are subject to change without notice and all awards, if any, are
at the sole discretion of
CWC-SFV.
Your manuscript submission constitutes your acceptance of this
notice.
2
Look
at our website:
www.calwriterssfv.com
