Hello Word Pirates,

Reminder: The deadline for e-mailing your story for the critique is Dec. 20. We will have the critique at our Jan. 4 meeting (along with delicious treats).

Things are coming along well for the reading in February. We have heard from several artists interested in showing their work. And would love to hear from more, if you have any artistic friends looking to show.

Looking forward to seeing you!

-Marcia

Fourth Genre is currently seeking the best creative nonfiction essay/memoir for its Fourth Annual Editors’ Prize. Authors of previously unpublished manuscripts in English are encouraged to enter.

The First Prize winner will receive $1,000 and publication in an upcoming issue of Fourth Genre. The Runner-Up essay will be considered for publication.

“Published biannually by the Michigan State University Press, Fourth Genre is a literary journal that explores the boundaries of contemporary creative/literary nonfiction. We welcome personal essays—including nature, environmental, and travel essays—memoirs, personal critical essays, and literary journalism of up to 8000 words. Please query before submitting longer pieces.”

Submission Guidelines

• Reading Period: January 15 - February 15, 2007.
• Late submissions not accepted.
• Entry Fee: $15 for each submission (Fourth Genre sample copy included).
• Make checks payable to Michigan State University Press.
• 6,000 Word Maximum
• Double-spaced, bound with clip.
• Include SASE and cover letter with name, address, phone number, e-mail address, essay title, and approximate word count.
• Entry must be previously unpublished.