2009 Juked Fiction and Poetry Prizes

We are currently accepting entries for our 2009 Juked Fiction and Poetry Prizes.  Winners in each of the genres will receive $500 and publication in print issue #7.  Our final judges this year are Dan Chaon (fiction) and Dora Malech (poetry).  This year we will also accept electronic submissions to help everyone cut down on costs.

Submission Guidelines:
  • First prize for each genre: $500 and publication in our upcoming print issue, Juked #7.
  • Current and former students of the judges are not eligible to compete.
  • Fiction:  send one story per entry.  There is no length requirement.
  • Poetry:  send up to five poems (no more than ten pages total) per entry.
  • Entries must be previously unpublished.
  • Simultaneous submissions are fine, but notify us immediately if your work has been accepted elsewhere.
  • Fee is $10 per entry.  There is no limit on the number of entries you may submit.
  • Include a cover page with your name, address, e-mail, telephone number and the title(s) of your story or poems.  Do not put your name anywhere else on the manuscript.
  • We will notify via e-mail;do not include an SASE.
  • Results will be announced in October 2009.
Submitting by Mail:
  • Include entry fee, cash or check or money order, payable to Juked.
  • Indicate "Fiction" or "Poetry" on the front of the envelope.
  • Manuscripts will not be returned; they will be placed gently in the recycling bin.
  • Postmark deadline is August 31st, 2009.
  • Mail to:
    Juked
    110 Westridge Dr.
    Tallahassee, FL 32304
Submitting by E-Mail:
  • Click on the PayPal button to make a payment.  Enter your personal information.  If submitting multiple entries, update the quantity accordingly.

  • Use the same e-mail address as you did to make the payment and send your entry to prize@juked.com.
  • In the subject heading, write: (Fiction/Poetry) Prize Entry: (your e-mail address)
  • We prefer Rich Text Format (.rtf) files, but Word documents are also okay (.doc and .docx).  We don't recommend cutting and pasting directly into the body of the e-mail, as your formatting and character encoding may not come through correctly.
  • Electronic deadline is midnight, August 31st, 2009.
Questions?  Write us at info@juked.com.



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