2.  You may enter each category as many times as you like, but entry fee is required for each entry.  No manuscript may be entered in more than one category.

3.  All entries shall be unpublished or unsold at time of submission.

4.  All manuscripts shall be double-spaced, except poetry, which can be single-spaced.

5.  All entries must be typed on one side of white, 8 ½” x 11" paper.  Clear photocopies and near- letter quality dot matrix are acceptable (standard ms format).

6.  Each entry must have a cover sheet attached with the following information: Category, Title of entry,  Author’s name, Address and Phone Number.

7.  No author’s name or pen name or other author identification may appear on any manuscript page. (Do not black-out, white-out, or cover name with tape.)

8.  Mail all entries, even poetry, flat, no folds.  No business sized envelopes or 6" x 9" envelopes.  Any folded entry will not be accepted.

9.  Written critiques will be asked for from the judges.  However, written critiques cannot be guaranteed.

10. Entries must be postmarked by August 2nd, 1999.

11. If you desire the return of your entry a self-addressed, stamped envelope must accompany entry.   Manuscripts with SASE will be returned by October 23rd, 1999.

12.  Paperclip pages of entry.  Do not staple.

13.  Contest is open to anyone; however, you may not enter a category for which you are in a judging position.