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Unleash Your Inner Author: Enter the Gulf Coast Writers Association Contest!

 

Aspiring writers, your time to shine has arrived! The Gulf Coast Writers Association (GCWA) is proud to announce our annual writing contest, offering exciting prizes and recognition for talented wordsmiths in all genres.

 

Here’s what you need to know:

 

• Submit online: All entries must be submitted electronically through our website. Make sure to pay the entry fee online as well.
• Craft your masterpiece: Unleash your creativity with a captivating story of 1500 words or less. Double-space your entry in a clear and readable 12-point font like Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, or similar.
• Blind judging: Rest assured that your work will be judged anonymously. Your name, address, and email will not be revealed to our panel of esteemed judges.
• Reap the rewards: Winners will be notified by July 15th and can claim exciting prizes: $200 for first place, $75 for second place, and $50 for third place in each category.
• Expert evaluation: Our judges are renowned members of the GCWA and the greater writing community, ensuring your work receives a fair and insightful evaluation.
• 3 Categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry
• Entry Fees
  • Members and Students 1st Entry $10
  • Members and Students additional entry $5
  • Non Members 1st Entry $20
  • Non Members additional entry $10
• Questions? Email Gcwacontest@gmail.com

Submit Your Work

 

Ready to share your writing with the world? Here’s a step-by-step guide to submitting your work:

 

• Fill Out the Submission Form:  Provide all the required information accurately and completely.
• Finalize Your Submission: Double-check everything before hitting the “Finalize” button. Ensure your writing is attached correctly. The Finalize button takes you to the payment page.
• Payment of Entry Fee: Follow the instructions for completing the payment process securely. Make sure you have a valid payment method ready.
• Confirmation: Once your payment is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation message or email. Keep this for your records.
• Remember: If you wish to submit more than one entry you will need to fill out a separate entry form for each entry and pay a separate (although reduced) entry fee.