PANHANDLE PROFESSIONAL WRITERS
2009 FRONTIERS IN WRITING CONTEST
ENTRY FORM
Please Print Clearly
Name:______________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________City:________________
State:__________ Zip/Postal Code:_____________ Country:_____________
Phone: ____________________________ E-mail:_________________________
PPW Member:________ Non-Member:_________
Total amount enclosed:____________________ Check or Money Order #:____________
Amount Authorized:________________________ Credit Card #:____________________
Circle one: Visa Master Card
Authorized Signature______________________________ ExpDate______________
Entry Fees(non-refundable)
Member Non-Member* Categories_
$15 $20 1-12 and 15
$10 $15 13 and 14__
*Membership is $30 per calendar year-Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. If you wish to join PPW at time of contest entry, the
prorated fee is as follows: Setup fee $15/Balance $15. Renewal per calendar year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31)
thereafter.
Contestant Agreement
(must be signed)
I submit my entry and fee, and agree to be bound by the contest rules stated herein. I understand that any
question regarding the interpretation of the rules and any matters relating to the contest not specifically
covered by the rules will be decided solely at the discretion of the contest officials. I will accept as final, and
be bound by, all judging decisions. I understand and agree that my manuscripts will be subjectively
evaluated. I certify that this is my original work and not the work of any unrepresented party. I acknowledge
by my signature below that I have read, understand and agree to be bound by the rules of this contest. I
understand that my contest submission will not be accepted without my signature, and that under no
condition will my entry fee be refunded.
Author signature:________________________________________________________ Date:
___________________________
Co-Author Signature:_____________________________________________________ Date:
___________________________
2009 CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
Novels:
First 10 pages, plus a synopsis of no more than 2 additional (double-spaced) pages.
Category #1: Mainstream
Category #2: Mystery, Suspense, or Thriller
Category #3: Historical or Western
Category #4: Romance
Category #5: Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror
Category #6: Juvenile or Young Adult
Other Categories:
Category #7: Short Story – 12 pages or less
Category #8: Nonfiction Article or Essay – 2,000 words or less
Category #9: Nonfiction book – same as category #1
Category #10: Screenplay – First 20 pages or less, screenplay format, plus a treatment
of 3 pages or less, (double-spaced)
Category #11: Memoir – Nostalgia or Reminiscence, 2,000 words or less
Category #12: Juvenile or Young Adult Short – fiction or nonfiction – short story,
picture book text, or article
Category #13: Poetry Short – rhymed or unrhymed, single-spaced, 16 lines or less
Category #14: Poetry Long – rhymed or unrhymed, single-spaced, 17-50 lines
Category #15: Poetry Chapbook – 20-48 one page poems, loosely centered around a theme, accompanied
by a cover letter
PUBLISHED AUTHORS will score the first round in each category. The top 6 entries will be forwarded to
EDITORS for the final round judging. Cash prizes and certificates will be awarded to the top 3 scores in each
category. Honorable Mention certificates will be awarded to the fourth-place entrants in each category.Score
sheets will be provided to each judge, and comments are encouraged, but not guaranteed.
Novel Category Cash Prizes: Other Category Cash Prizes:
1st Place: $100.00 1st Place: $75.00
2nd Place 75.00 2nd Place: 50.00
3rd Place: 50.00 3rd Place: 25.00
(There must be at least 10 entries for the category to qualify for cash prizes.)
Categories of less than 10 entries will have top six sent to a finals judge, who will choose 1st and 2nd
Honorable Mentions.
***BEST OF SHOW***
All first place winners, including first place Honorable Mentions, will be eligible for this award.
2009 Contest Rules
1. Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2009.
Mail to: Frontiers in Writing Contest, P. O. Box 19303 – Amarillo, TX 79114
2. SUBMIT one (1) copy of entry, which must be an original, unpublished work, by you, not sold or optioned
prior to this contest deadline. Entries placing in the top 3 of each category from the FiW 2008 contest are
ineligible.
3. All entries must be double-spaced (unless otherwise specified in the category listings) typed in 12-point
font size on one side of 81/2” x 11” white paper with 1” margins on all sides. Black ink only.
4. Put your name on the Contest Entry Form and outside envelope only. An author’s name on any part of the
entry pages will result in immediate disqualification without refund.
5. Type the title on the first page and the title or keyword(s) on the top left corner of each succeeding page.
Number the pages consecutively beginning with the first page of your manuscript. Synopses, treatments, and
outlines should be numbered consecutively, but separately from the manuscript
6. Mark your category number(s) on the outside of the envelope in the lower right corner, as well as on your
SASE.
7. A separate entry form is required for each submission. (Make photocopies of form before making
submissions so you’ll have enough.) All entries can be submitted in one envelope.
8. Do not send anything signature required. Either use “Delivery Confirmation” service provided by the Post
Office, or enclose a self-addressed, stamped post card (SASP), with the entry, to be returned when your
entry is received.
9. Enclose a 9X12 self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for return of entries, judges’ score sheets, and
any winner’s certificates and prizes. NOTE: this SASE should be the SAME POSTAGE amount as the
envelope mailing your entry. (No metered mail.) Any entry without SASE will be destroyed and no certificates
or prizes will be sent, but the entry will not be disqualified.
10. Entries failing to comply with these rules will be disqualified and returned, as stated.
No refunds for disqualified entries.
MAILING CHECKLIST
Manuscript___________________________________________________
Synopsis, outline, treatment, or cover letter, if required by category___
Separate Contest Entry Form for each submission, signed by authors(s)
Check, money order, or complete credit card information____________
SASE with proper postage amount (NO METERED POSTAGE)_
Category (s) marked on envelope, bottom right corner__________
Category (s) marked on SASE, bottom right corner____________
SASP or Delivery confirmation, if desired________________________
Properly addressed to:
Frontiers in Writing Contest
P. O. Box 19303
Amarillo, TX 79114
Questions? Please e-mail: 2009fiw@gmail.com
2009 FRONTIERS IN WRITING CONTEST
ENTRY FORM
Please Print Clearly
Name:______________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________City:________________
State:__________ Zip/Postal Code:_____________ Country:_____________
Phone: ____________________________ E-mail:_________________________
PPW Member:________ Non-Member:_________
Total amount enclosed:____________________ Check or Money Order #:____________
Amount Authorized:________________________ Credit Card #:____________________
Circle one: Visa Master Card
Authorized Signature______________________________ ExpDate______________
Entry Fees(non-refundable)
Member Non-Member* Categories_
$15 $20 1-12 and 15
$10 $15 13 and 14__
*Membership is $30 per calendar year-Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. If you wish to join PPW at time of contest entry, the
prorated fee is as follows: Setup fee $15/Balance $15. Renewal per calendar year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31)
thereafter.
Contestant Agreement
(must be signed)
I submit my entry and fee, and agree to be bound by the contest rules stated herein. I understand that any
question regarding the interpretation of the rules and any matters relating to the contest not specifically
covered by the rules will be decided solely at the discretion of the contest officials. I will accept as final, and
be bound by, all judging decisions. I understand and agree that my manuscripts will be subjectively
evaluated. I certify that this is my original work and not the work of any unrepresented party. I acknowledge
by my signature below that I have read, understand and agree to be bound by the rules of this contest. I
understand that my contest submission will not be accepted without my signature, and that under no
condition will my entry fee be refunded.
Author signature:________________________________________________________ Date:
___________________________
Co-Author Signature:_____________________________________________________ Date:
___________________________
2009 CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
Novels:
First 10 pages, plus a synopsis of no more than 2 additional (double-spaced) pages.
Category #1: Mainstream
Category #2: Mystery, Suspense, or Thriller
Category #3: Historical or Western
Category #4: Romance
Category #5: Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror
Category #6: Juvenile or Young Adult
Other Categories:
Category #7: Short Story – 12 pages or less
Category #8: Nonfiction Article or Essay – 2,000 words or less
Category #9: Nonfiction book – same as category #1
Category #10: Screenplay – First 20 pages or less, screenplay format, plus a treatment
of 3 pages or less, (double-spaced)
Category #11: Memoir – Nostalgia or Reminiscence, 2,000 words or less
Category #12: Juvenile or Young Adult Short – fiction or nonfiction – short story,
picture book text, or article
Category #13: Poetry Short – rhymed or unrhymed, single-spaced, 16 lines or less
Category #14: Poetry Long – rhymed or unrhymed, single-spaced, 17-50 lines
Category #15: Poetry Chapbook – 20-48 one page poems, loosely centered around a theme, accompanied
by a cover letter
PUBLISHED AUTHORS will score the first round in each category. The top 6 entries will be forwarded to
EDITORS for the final round judging. Cash prizes and certificates will be awarded to the top 3 scores in each
category. Honorable Mention certificates will be awarded to the fourth-place entrants in each category.Score
sheets will be provided to each judge, and comments are encouraged, but not guaranteed.
Novel Category Cash Prizes: Other Category Cash Prizes:
1st Place: $100.00 1st Place: $75.00
2nd Place 75.00 2nd Place: 50.00
3rd Place: 50.00 3rd Place: 25.00
(There must be at least 10 entries for the category to qualify for cash prizes.)
Categories of less than 10 entries will have top six sent to a finals judge, who will choose 1st and 2nd
Honorable Mentions.
***BEST OF SHOW***
All first place winners, including first place Honorable Mentions, will be eligible for this award.
2009 Contest Rules
1. Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2009.
Mail to: Frontiers in Writing Contest, P. O. Box 19303 – Amarillo, TX 79114
2. SUBMIT one (1) copy of entry, which must be an original, unpublished work, by you, not sold or optioned
prior to this contest deadline. Entries placing in the top 3 of each category from the FiW 2008 contest are
ineligible.
3. All entries must be double-spaced (unless otherwise specified in the category listings) typed in 12-point
font size on one side of 81/2” x 11” white paper with 1” margins on all sides. Black ink only.
4. Put your name on the Contest Entry Form and outside envelope only. An author’s name on any part of the
entry pages will result in immediate disqualification without refund.
5. Type the title on the first page and the title or keyword(s) on the top left corner of each succeeding page.
Number the pages consecutively beginning with the first page of your manuscript. Synopses, treatments, and
outlines should be numbered consecutively, but separately from the manuscript
6. Mark your category number(s) on the outside of the envelope in the lower right corner, as well as on your
SASE.
7. A separate entry form is required for each submission. (Make photocopies of form before making
submissions so you’ll have enough.) All entries can be submitted in one envelope.
8. Do not send anything signature required. Either use “Delivery Confirmation” service provided by the Post
Office, or enclose a self-addressed, stamped post card (SASP), with the entry, to be returned when your
entry is received.
9. Enclose a 9X12 self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for return of entries, judges’ score sheets, and
any winner’s certificates and prizes. NOTE: this SASE should be the SAME POSTAGE amount as the
envelope mailing your entry. (No metered mail.) Any entry without SASE will be destroyed and no certificates
or prizes will be sent, but the entry will not be disqualified.
10. Entries failing to comply with these rules will be disqualified and returned, as stated.
No refunds for disqualified entries.
MAILING CHECKLIST
Manuscript___________________________________________________
Synopsis, outline, treatment, or cover letter, if required by category___
Separate Contest Entry Form for each submission, signed by authors(s)
Check, money order, or complete credit card information____________
SASE with proper postage amount (NO METERED POSTAGE)_
Category (s) marked on envelope, bottom right corner__________
Category (s) marked on SASE, bottom right corner____________
SASP or Delivery confirmation, if desired________________________
Properly addressed to:
Frontiers in Writing Contest
P. O. Box 19303
Amarillo, TX 79114
Questions? Please e-mail: 2009fiw@gmail.com