‘Meet Kurt Vonnegut’ Writing Contest

Good luck all, and give my regards to Mr. Vonnegut.

 

from http://www.twwoa.org/

 

 

 

KURT VONNEGUT and PETER MATTHIESSEN
TO JUDGE CONTESTS, MEET WITH WINNERS!!!

There are Two Other Ways to Meet the Authors!

 

Kurt Vonnegut and Peter Matthiessen are the final judges of two unique fiction and non-fiction contests, respectively.

The First Place winners of both contests will receive a free stay in the Hamptons in mid-August, and will personally meet Vonnegut and Matthiessen over drinks at Mr. Vonnegut’s 350 year-old “salt-box” home. The winners will be given autographed books by the authors. The winners may also choose to receive $500 instead of the Hamptons trip.

Both Second Place Winners receive their choice of autographed books and a 3-day stay at the The Mountain Mews Bed and Breakfast in Asheville, NC – or $250 cash.

Third Place Winners receive $150 and an autographed book.

Ten Honorable Mentions will be announced for each contest.

Each contest entry will receive feedback from the reader, as usual.

The contests are sponsored by The Writers’ Workshop, a literary center based in Asheville, NC since 1985. Vonnegut and Matthiessen serve on the Advisory Board, along with John Le Carre, E.L. Doctorow, Helen Henslee and Reynolds Price. Eudora Welty and Alex Haley were past members.

Contest Guidelines:

The deadline to enter either contest is: Postmarked by midnight, June 25, 2005.

For the Fiction Contest: submit an original, unpublished short story.

For the Non-Fiction Contest: submit an original, unpublished factual story or memoir.

Any person may enter these contests, regardless of writing experience or place of residence.

All winners will be notified by July 10.

There is a 5,000 word limit for either contest (typed and double-spaced).

Attach a cover sheet with your name, address, story title and phone number.

Use 12 point font size and paper-clip your work. Enclose long, self-addressed stamped envelope with self-adhesive flap for judge’s comments and winner’s list.

Do not use Fedex or certified mail.

The entry fee is $25 per story. Multiple entries are accepted. Make check or money order payable to The Writers’ Workshop, and send to:

KV Fiction Contest or PM Non-Fiction Contest
The Writers’ Workshop
387 Beaucatcher Road
Asheville, NC 28805