Dear loyal Petsblogs readers,
If you are a pet owner with a compelling (and true!) story about the special bond between you and your pet, and you like to write, you should jot down your story ASAP and send it in to this contest! The top two stories will win cash prizes, and publication in their journal! Time is of the essence, though – the postmark deadline is April 2nd!
For an upcoming issue, Creative Nonfiction is seeking new essays about the bonds—emotional, ethical, biological, physical, or otherwise—between humans and animals. We’re looking for stories that illustrate ways animals (wild and/or domestic) affect, enrich, or otherwise have an impact on our daily lives.
Essays must be vivid and dramatic; they should combine a strong and compelling narrative with a significant element of research or information, and reach for some universal or deeper meaning in personal experiences. We’re looking for well-written prose, rich with detail and a distinctive voice.
Cash prizes include:
$1000 Robert Fragasso Animal Advocate Award for Best Creative Nonfiction Essay about Animals
$500 Creative Nonfiction Editors Award
Guidelines: Essays must be: unpublished, 5,000 words or less, postmarked by April 2, 2010, and clearly marked “Animals” on both the essay and the outside of the envelope. There is a $20 reading fee (or send a reading fee of $25 to include a 4 issue CNF subscription); multiple entries are welcome ($20/essay) as are entries from outside the U.S. (though subscription shipping costs do apply). Please send manuscript, accompanied by a cover letter with complete contact information, SASE and payment to:
Creative Nonfiction
Attn: Animals
5501 Walnut Street, Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Our official submission guidelines can be viewed here: http://www.creativenonfiction.org/thejournal/submittocnf.htm
You can read more about Creative Nonfiction by visiting their website: Creative Nonfiction
