The Drexel University Creative Writing MFA program is excited to partner with Running Wild, LLC to launch the inaugural Running Wild Press Writing Contest. All Drexel students and alumni are encouraged to submit a book length –50,000 words or more– manuscript for a work of fiction to become eligible to win a professional book contract with Running Wild, LLC.
Finalists will be selected and judged by Acquisition Editors from Running Wild Press and RIZE Press. The author of the winning manuscript will receive a standard Running Wild, LLC book contract which includes:
- Upfront award of $200.
- Net revenue of 40% for paperback, ebook and audiobook sales.
- An opportunity to offer the story for licensing.
Running Wild Press
Running Wild, LLC is an independent publisher comprised of Running Wild Press, which publishes stories that don't fit neatly in a box, and RIZE Press, which publishes great genre stories by authors from underrepresented groups. Our books have been named best of the year by Kirkus Reviews, received multiple starred reviews and won numerous awards.
Founded by Drexel alum Lisa Diane Kastner, Running Wild, LLC's mission is to change the world through story. Find out more at www.runningwildpublishing.com.
Contest Details
- Submissions open on May 8, 2024.
- Submissions close on September 8, 2024.
- Selections will be announced on November 12, 2024, at the Drexel University Creative Writing MFA residency in New York City.
- For more information, please email Lisa Diane Kastner, Drexel@RunningWildPublishing.com
How to Enter
All Drexel students and alumni are encouraged to submit a book length manuscript of approximately 50,000 words for a work of fiction. Please note, this contest will not accept manuscripts for works of non-fiction, memoir or poetry.
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