CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
All LIT Up:
An Evening of Literary Excellence....
On September 11, 2010 at The Ohio Theatre in historic PlayhouseSquare, The LIT presents The Lantern Awards.
Eight Different Genre Categories Include:
I. Poetry:
Published anthology, chapbook of poems,
collection by a single poet; and
Publication of a single poem
II. Fiction:
Novel length publication; and
Short Fiction, Collection AND Single Publications accepted
III. Graphic Novel:
Full-length publication
IV. Memoir:
Book length publication; and
Essay length publication
V. Creative Nonfiction:
Book length publication; and
Personal Essay, Collection AND Single Publications accepted
VI. Journalism: Personal Interest Story
Individual article AND Series accepted
VII. Playwriting/Performance:
Original work written then performed in a public venue (please submit printed flyers, press clipping, reviews, invitations, along with the typed manuscript. The playwright, author, or poet only are eligible for the award (not cast).
VIII. BLOG, BLOG, BLOG
Literary interest general interest blogs with demonstrated excellence of craft AND 50+ membership list (must be submitted with nomination).
Guidelines and Restrictions
~ Work must have been published or performed (see publication & performance guidelines) within the past two years (January 2008-May 2010).
~ Writers must live in the following counties: Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, or Wayne.
~ Work must be submitted in published form, or photocopied from published texts, including online publication in legitimate publications. Publication information and/or performance information (including source and date) is necessary. Actual texts are required.
Exclusions: self-published or vanity press works
~ Work can be self-nominated, or nominated by an outside source (publisher, colleague, friend, agent, etc.). The author's permission to have the material considered is mandatory.
~ Attach biographical information about the author, including name, address and phone number. Reviews of the work (stating sources) are encouraged.
~ Entries should be marked "Literary Awards" on the outside of the envelope, and mailed to: 2010 LITerary Awards; c/o The LIT, 2570 Superior Avenue, Suite 203, Cleveland, OH 44114.
Submissions will not be returned.