Writing Contests
FIL PrizeA nine-month fellowship of the Study of the American Experience at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, is given annually to the winner working on an essay that addresses the history or legacy of the American Revolution and the nation’s founding ideas. He will get a scholarship of $45,000. Submit an essay sample (样本) of any length by November 1, 2018. FIL Prize, C. V. Starr Center, Custom House, 101 South Water Street, Chester-town. (740) 765-3442.
Vassar Miller PrizeA prize of $1,500 and publication is given annually for a poetry collection. The famous poet Rosanna Warren will judge. Using the online submission system, you submit a manuscript (手稿) of 50 to 80 pages with a $25 entry fee. University of North Texas Press, 1155 Union Circle #311336, Denton, TX76203. (940) 565-2142.
Pulitzer PrizesFour prizes of $15,000 each are given annually to U.S. writers for books of fiction, general nonfiction, and biography or autobiography published in the United States during the current year. For books published between January1 and June14, submit four copies of the book, an author biography and photograph, and a $50 entry fee by June 15. The deadline for books published during the second half of the year is October 1.
Pulitzer Prizes, Prizes in Letters, Columbia University, 709 Pulitzer Hall, 2950 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. (212) 854-3841.
Spokane PrizeThe total prize money is $30,000 and half of it is given annually to the winner. Other three participants in the top four will each receive $5.000.The winner and other finalists will also be invited to read at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. Writer Andrea Barrett and Alex Espinoza will judge. All pieces of works taking part in competition must be books of fiction published during the current year. Submit four copies of a short story collection, and the novel will be published in 2018 by October31.
Faulkner Foundation, 201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, D.C.20003. (202) 898-9063.
1. If you win FIL Prize, you can______.
A.gain the research fund |
B.become a professional writer |
C.be admitted into Washington College |
D.have a chance to study American Experience |
2. What can we learn about Pulitzer Prizes?
A.They have various kinds of awards. |
B.They are given more than once in a year. |
C.They not only pay attention to literary works. |
D.They are given for various types of literary works. |
3. What is the common point between Pulitzer Prizes and Spokane Prize?
A.They both need entry fee. |
B.They both support the online submission. |
C.Their entries both have certain word limit. |
D.Their entries both have already been published. |