New Letters magazine of writing and art is now accepting new writing for its 25th-Annual Literary Awards for Writers. The contest welcomes unpublished work in poetry, fiction and essay. The winner in each of the three categories receives a $1,500 cash prize and publication.
The postmark deadline for entries is May 18, 2010.
All entries will be considered for publication, and first runners-up will receive a copy of a recent book of poetry or fiction from New Letters affiliate BkMk Press. For complete guidelines, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to New Letters Award for Writers, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 5101 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110, or call (816) 235-1168.
Or, writers can log onto www.newletters.org, where they also can enter the contest electronically.
