WOLFoundation runs an annual competition looking for the best non-technical, English language writing on any subject related to environmental issues. Entries will be judged by the members of our Advisory Board. The winning entry will receive a cash prize of $1,500. A further $500 will be awarded to the second placed entry. The shortlisted entries will be published as a book of collected essays.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Our judging process will reward two main attributes in the submissions received: fresh thinking and a clear, compelling writing style. We are looking for entries that everyone will want to read.
ALL VIEWPOINTS WELCOME: Any and all views are welcome and encouraged. We would like to see entries that address all perspectives – whether for or against any particular stance. Just avoid giving us tired ideas that have been hashed out many times before.
FACT OR FICTION? Entries should be written in prose in the English language. You can submit essays or short stories, factual commentary or fiction – whichever way and whichever writing style you choose to communicate your ideas. Just make it compelling.
WHO CAN ENTER? Everyone is welcome. Any one individual may submit up to three entries.
WHAT TO SUBMIT: Essays should be aimed at a general readership and should be non-technical. No footnotes or citations are allowed. Submissions should be no longer than 2,000 words. Essays may have been published before provided you have the necessary permissions to re-publish.
BUT ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE! Don’t worry. We are mainly after clearly presented ideas not language perfection. If your essay reaches the finalists, we will help with editing the language.
WHEN TO SUBMIT: Submissions for the 2012 competition should be submitted by email no later than September 30th, 2012. Entry to the competition is free of charge.
COPYRIGHT: Copyright for all submissions remain with the authors. In submitting their work, authors grant the Web of Life Foundation an irrevocable license to print, publish, distribute and publicize the submitted work.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY
- Your entry must be submitted as a digital file saved in Microsoft Word (.doc) format.
- Manuscripts must be written in English, double spaced, no longer than 2,000 words and contain no abstract, list of references or footnotes.
- Images are allowed as part of the manuscript.
- Your entry should include the name, address and email addresses of the author’s.
- Submit your entry for the 2012 competition by email to submissions@wolfoundation.org no later than September 30th, 2012.
GENERAL TERMS
In submitting your entry you are:
- warranting that you are the author/s or rightful owner of the copyright of the submitted work
- granting the Web of Life Foundation an irrevocable license to reproduce, print and publish the work with attribution to the author’s
- confirming that you have read and that you accept the official terms and conditions outlined below
- warranting that, if the essay has been previously published or submitted for publication, you have the necessary permissions to submit your essay to this competition
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: submissions@wolfoundation.org
Website: http://www.wolfoundation.org
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