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Conferences and Submissions
February 3, 2016 | Leave a Comment
AWP Conference and Submissions
The Association of Writers and Writing Programs is currently accepting submissions in poetry, nonfiction and fiction. The winners in each category will receive $500 that may be placed towards the cost of attendance at any of their festivals, retreats or other activities. They’ll be hosting a Tweet chat on Feb 16 at 2 pm if you have any questions about the scholarship competition. You can also submit your Undergrad Literary Journal for the National Program Director’s Prize amounting to a $1,000 cash reward to said magazine.
Pre-registration for the AWP 2016 Conference and Book Fair closes on Feb 12, so make sure to register soon to get the most discounted rates.
Sewanee Writers’ Conference 2016
From July 19-31, the University of the South will hold their 27th Sewanee Writers’ Conference at their campus in Tennessee. Every participant is offered financial assistance of 2/3 the cost of attendance and further scholarships are offered to applicants based on merit. While attending, students would be staying in single dorms with shared bathrooms. Conference fees do include a meal plan. During the duration of the conference, students will attend workshops that meet 5 times during the 12 day program. Students will also attend readings and lectures and are expected to actively participate in the activities, even if they don’t attend every scheduled event. Apply online with a manuscript of work that you feel is strong. If you’re accepted, you will be able to workshop the manuscript you sent in or any other manuscript you may have during the workshop events. Early applications are encouraged and the final date for applying is April 15. If accepted, you have to secure your place by sending a $300 deposit by May 30.