Posts made in October, 2007

Ruthanne Wiley Memorial Novella Contest

Two prizes of $500 and publication of two winning novellas in a collection are offered for the two best original novellas submitted between April 1, 2007 and October 1, 2007. MANUSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS: ms. should contain a minimum of 60 and no more than 120 double-spaced manuscript pages, not including front matter ms. pages should be numbered, and, if appropriate, include a table of contents include one title page with ms. title, your name,...

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Creative Writing Job: SUNY Purchase

The Creative Writing Board of Study offers an undergraduate major in Creative Writing. The new appointee will also contribute to other general education and interdisciplinary programs on campus, including new initiative designed to foster links between liberal arts and visual and performing arts programs on campus. Candidates should have an advanced degree in Creative Writing as well as a significant record of publication and teaching...

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The Calvino Prize 2007

Submission Guidelines: coldfusion.louisville.edu/webs/a-s/english/calvinoprize.pdf 1) Submit up to 25 pages of a novel, novella, short story, or short collection. Work previously published is eligible, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. An excerpt from larger works is allowed. 2) Please enclose a copy of the work (not the original manuscript) held by binder clip or staple. The author’s name should not appear on the work. All...

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DePauw Professorship in Fiction

Applications invited for tenure-track position beginning August 2008 in Fiction Writing. M.F.A. or equivalent terminal degree required; rank and salary commensurate with experience. Knowledge and experience in other genres helpful. Teaching includes introductory/advanced courses in creative writing, introductory literature, and first-year college writing. Promise of publication and teaching excellence required. Commitment to undergraduate...

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Providence College Professorship

Providence College seeks candidates to fill a tenure-track appointment commencing Fall 2008. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in fiction writing, successful candidate will be expected to offer fiction workshops, literature courses, and may serve as advisor of student-run literary journal, The Alembic. Interest in participating in a team-taught interdisciplinary western civilization program preferred. Ph.D. required....

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