The deadline for Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary Contest is approaching. All unpublished entries must be received by March 23, 2018. This is also a chance to get feedback on your work. There are twelve categories:

1. mainstream
2. historical
3. romance/women’s fiction
4. mystery/thriller
5. sci-fi/fantasy/paranormal
6. young adult
7. middle grade
8. nonfiction/memoir
9. poetry
10. short story
11. children’s picture/chapter book
12. adult short topics (articles/essays/memoir)

There are three monetary prizes:

• FIRST PLACE: $600
• SECOND PLACE: $300
• THIRD PLACE: $100

Eight finalist will receive two critiques on their submissions. The agents and editors participating in the PNWA‘s summer conference will pick winners out of the finalists. Go here for complete details. As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.