National Society of Arts and Letters Literature Competition

The National Society of Arts and Letters

Bloomington, Indiana Chapter

Competition & Showcase of the Arts, 2011

LITERATURE COMPETITION

The National Society of Arts and Letters of Bloomington invites aspiring young writers to participate in its 2011 Literature Competition.

Eligibility Requirements

Contestants;

• Must be between 18-29 years of age*
• Cannot be under exclusive professional management/representation.
• Must be Indiana resident or enrolled as student in state of Indiana.

Manuscript Requirements

Submit only entry in of the following areas;
• Essay of Literary Merit (non-fiction)
• Poetry (10 pages)
• Novel (1 chapter)
• Short Fiction (complete work)
• Play (complete 1-act or 1 act of play)
• TV Script

*Contestants must have reached the age of 18 by April 17, 2011.

Top winners are expected to read from their work at the NSAL Showcase on April 17, 2011. The deadline for the submission of work is January 31st, 2011.


For more information and to apply contact:

Dr Cigdem Balim Harding
NELC, Goodbody Hall 208, Indiana University, Bloomington IN 47405
(812) 361-9010 or (812) 287-8202
cbalim@indiana.edu