2011 Awards Program Guidelines

Literary Award Program deadline: December 15th, 2011.

Poetry Award Program deadline: September 1st, 2011.

We are accepting entries via mail, but we encourage you to use the electronic submissions option.

Send postal entries to:

Santa Fe Writers Project
369 Montezuma Ave
#350
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Questions? Also see our FAQ section.

  • Multiple entries will be accepted.
  • Entries must include a copy of the Entry Form.
  • For both Awards programs, a $25 reading fee must accompany each submission. This fee is non-refundable after the awards have been granted. All decisions made by the judges are final.  Please go green this year and submit online.
  • Postal submissions: Please include two self-addressed #10 business size stamped envelopes so we can notify you of receipt and of the results.
  • SFWP will not keep submissions on file or use them for any purpose without the permission of the respective authors. We do not share personal contact information with any individual, organization or marketing agency.
  • SFWP claims no control over your work. There are no stipulations if you are selected for the 2011 Awards. Participation in any SFWP-related activity is voluntary.
  • We will not be able to return manuscripts sent via post. Please keep a copy of your work.
  • The contest is open to international submissions.
  • Entries may include a synopsis, outline, or introductory letter. Entries will be blinded. Do not send personal correspondence to the judges.
  • You may participate in other contests and programs as well as pursue publication during the SFWP 2011 Awards Cycle. There’ll be no penalties if your work wins another award or is published before the judging begins.