Prizes: 2-4 Winners are announced who share in the $1000 USD total prize pool. Winners may choose to have an extract published, and receive a letter of recommendation from our Judges. 10-20 writers are Shortlisted.
Word Limit: First 5,000 words of your manuscript or 15 pages of poetry (see Letter Review site for full details)
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