Deadline
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Categories
Entry Fees
$15 contest entry fee
Prizes
$500 prize and publication in Midwest Review for the winning entry. All entries, whether selected as finalists or not, are considered for publication.
Description
Submit up to 6,500 words of fiction. Simultaneous submissions are okay; let us know immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. Previously unpublished submissions only. Entries must be submitted online via Submittable.
$500 prize and publication in Midwest Review for the winning entry. All entries, whether selected as finalists or not, are considered for publication.
Contest Selection Process & Guidelines
1st Round: Blind Read by MR Editorial Staff with 10 finalists forwarded to contest judge.
2nd Round: Blind Read by Contest Judge (TBA).
Judge will select winner from a group of finalists chosen by Midwest Review editorial staff.
CLMP Code of Ethics
CLMP’s community of independent literary publishers believes that ethical contests serve our shared goal: to connect writers and readers by publishing exceptional writing. We believe that intent to act ethically, clarity of guidelines, and transparency of process form the foundation of an ethical contest. To that end, we agree to 1) conduct our contests as ethically as possible and to address any unethical behavior on the part of our readers, judges, or editors; 2) to provide clear and specific contest guidelines — defining conflict of interest for all parties involved; and 3) to make the mechanics of our selection process available to the public. This Code recognizes that different contest models produce different results, but that each model can be run ethically. We have adopted this Code to reinforce our integrity and dedication as a publishing community and to ensure that our contests contribute to a vibrant literary heritage.
Contact Information
Midwest Review
UW–Madison Continuing Studies
21 N. Park Street
Madison, WI 53715
Telephone: 608-262-1156
Contact form through the website.