Another Contest Announcement

The postmark date for the Chicago Tribune's annual Nelson Algren award is fast approaching (Feb 15th). The contest is free. For more information, go here.

Basically, here's the info:

SUBMISSION RULES:

Submissions must be written by an American and must be unpublished.
Stories must be typed and double-spaced, between 2,500 and 8,000 words.
Authors should enclose a cover sheet with name, address, phone, email and title of entry.
Author's names should not appear on the manuscript. However, each page should be numbered.
Manuscripts should be stapled or paper clipped for submission.

The competition will begin accepting entries November 1, 2007. Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2008.

Please send all submissions to:

Chicago Tribune
Nelson Algren Awards
435 N. Michigan Avenue, TT200
Chicago, IL 60611