NEWWriters’ Group inc

Anthology2012

a self-funding project for NWG Inc financial members

Information Sheet

Writers of 16 years and over who are financial members of NWG Inc are invited to submit entries

Format: A5 booklet. Colour cover. Layout: NWG Inc editors. Printing and Perfect Binding: BullPrint.

Editor:Carol Amos (NWG Inc President/Treasurer)Asst. Editors: Sue Crawford& Paul Azize (VPs)

Price: Anthologies will sell for $7:00- $8:00 depending on final size

Genre:Stories, Poetry, Drama, Lyrics, Cartoon/Comic, Memoir– any word-based work suited to print

ISBN/Archives: Our anthologies are each assigned an ISBN and archivedby the National Library of Australia, and NSW State and Parliamentary Libraries, in accordance with Legal Deposit legislation.

Guidelines

  • Entry Limit:Up to three entries per writer however only one or two will be included
  • Size Limit:Entries need to fit into no more than three A5 pages which is approximately:

Prose - 800 words (less for drama and conversational pieces)

Poetry - 90 lines (includingempty lines). NBIn A5, one long line may count as two lines

  • Layout:Plain please, no images unless an integral part of the work (eg cartoons or comics)
  • Font:Face=Arial, Size=12 (cartoons/comics exempt)
  • Paragraphing in Prose:Line spacingsingle. New paragraphs tab .7cm
  • Dialogue:‘Jack said, “Hello darling,” which means he loves me,’ said Jane.
  • Please check spelling, syntax, facts and legal implications
  • DUE DATE: Entries close 17thAugust 2012
  • Launch: At Mars Hill Café on 8th December 2012

How to submit your entries:

  • Email entries and completed entry form as attachments to:
  • Email Subject: NWG Inc Anthology
  • Windows Word Docs OnlyWe cannot convert mac files or image files
  • Cartoons/comicsare exempt from the ban on image files
  • Bio pics and illustrations (optional)should be digital, separate files, sent as email attachments
  • Problems? If you have difficulty creating a Windows Word document, or do not have computer/internet access, someone in your group or on committee might be happy to help, otherwise, please consult the Editor.

The NWG Inc Editorial Committeereserves the right to not publish work offered

Editing:Your work may receive editing for clarity, punctuation, spelling

Workshops will allow you to be active in the editing process

Copyright:NWG Inc holds copyrightof the Anthology. Individual copyright remains with contributors

Previous publication: Inclusion of a work in our anthology may count as “previous publication” and make the work ineligible under the rules of other journals or competitions. However the NWG Inc Anthology accepts entries previously published. Please include details on your entry form.

Classification: The content submitted usually includes adult themes

A Disclaimer will state views expressed are not necessarily those of NWG Inc or other contributors

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