Calling all writers! WWA is pleased to host our very first nature writing contest.

We're looking for stories--fiction and nonfiction--all about nature. Give us your best! 

Eligibility:

•  All writers everywhere
• Only original submissions which have not been published in print, digital, or online (including blogs or social media) will be considered. 
• Simultaneous submissions are allowed, applicants MUST email submit@wiwrite.org to withdraw your submission if it is accepted elsewhere. 
• Questions about eligibility, please contact submit@wiwrite.org. 

Entry Fee: $5

Prize: $50, publication in Creative Wisconsin Magazine, and a chance to read at WWA's July Open Mic (Only one prize will be awarded)

Submission Guidelines:* 

• The Nature Writing Contest accepts online submissions and payment only. Mailed submissions will be discarded without being read. 
• All submissions are judged blind. Submitted material should not contain any identifying information. Submissions with identifying information will be discarded without being read. 
• 2,000 word limit.
• All submissions must be formatted as double spaced, 12 PT font, 1 inch margins, paginated, and in a common serif font such as Times New Roman.
• Entries must be submitted as a Word document. PDF files and other file types such as Pages and Google Docs will not be accepted. 
• Entries must be text only. Please do not insert clip art, drawings, icons or any graphics within the document. 
• Title and Word Count must be placed at the top of the first page. 
• Multiple submissions to the contest are allowed, each must be accompanied by a submission fee. 
• Please name your files as follows: Title +Nature Contest (e.g.; TaleofTwoCities_NatureContest.doc) Please take care to ensure your file names are properly formatted. 

* Entries that fail to follow guidelines will be disqualified. 

Submit

*** IMPORTANT *** YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DUOTROUPE  TO SUBMIT, BUT YOU MUST MAKE AN ACCOUNT.

Publication Rights:

• WWA reserves the right to publish winning entry in Creative Wisconsin Magazine. 
• WWA reserves the right for  administrators to copy edit winning entry prior to publication on its website, in the Creative Wisconsin Magazine.