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The Bakwin Award 13

A project of Blair (see other related projects).

About

The Bakwin Award is for a full-length literary prose work of fiction or nonfiction, prioritizing manuscripts by authors that fit Blair's mission of publishing new and historically neglected voices.

Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions.
Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Check before submitting.
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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded biennially (every other year).

Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Females.
Genres:
General General
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Fiction Collection Fiction CollectionMore than 40,000 words.
Novel NovelNo specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).
Winner's Prize:
We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + No royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). No royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No OK NoText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Nonfiction Temp Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience, including: Females.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal. Excluding: Academic.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Memoir.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Nonfiction Collection Nonfiction CollectionNo specific word count limits known.
Book BookNo specific word count limits known.
Winner's Prize:
We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + No royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). No royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No OK NoText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 19 Jan 2024
Last Audited: 14 Dec 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 19 Jan 2012

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