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Print Media • Photography • Radio / Television • World Wide Web • Advertising • Public Relations • Speeches • Collegiate • Achievement / Research • Books

Print Media Entries
Categories 1 through 17
(Paid or unpaid circulation)

A tear sheet (full page or pages containing the article, special page, etc.) must be submitted for entries published in newspapers or other publications. Clearly mark the tear sheet by highlighting or underlining the headline or title. Photocopies of tear sheets are permitted when originals are not available, but they must show publication name and date of issue printed on the page. Sections, special editions and publications must be submitted in their entirety. Sections and supplements should indicate clearly that they are part of a larger publication.

1. News reporting
Submit ONE (1) article. Judges will consider planning and general organization of story, initiative in obtaining story, news writing, readability and impact.

A. Non-daily newspaper

B. Daily newspaper

C. Publication for general or specialized circulation, including internal publications

2. Continuing coverage or unfolding news
Open competition. No sub-categories. Submit a maximum of SIX (6) articles representing the course of the story. Judges will consider the writer’s ability to stick with the story, the handling of the subject, writing style, readability and thoroughness of coverage (e.g., a trial under way with daily coverage, or surprising new facts discovered at a later date on a story that is not a planned series). A one-page written summary noting general chronology of the unfolding news and any special circumstances or events related to the topic MUST be included with the entry.

3. Investigative reporting
Open competition. No sub-categories. Entry should demonstrate entrant’s ability to provide treatment of an issue that has an impact on publication’s coverage area but that has not received prior coverage or would not have been told without the reporter’s diligence in uncovering or reporting of the subject. Submit a maximum of SIX (6) articles representing the course of the story. Judges will consider the initiative, thoroughness of research, documentation, clarity of writing and/or presentation and technical excellence. A one-page written summary MUST accompany the entry. The summary should include the entrant’s role in preparing the coverage, chronology of events, events of coverage, current status of issue covered and any unusual circumstances or difficulties encountered in preparation of the series. 

4. Enterprise reporting
Open competition. No sub-categories. Entry should demonstrate entrant’s ability to expand on and add in-depth information to an issue that already has been reported and has an impact on publication’s coverage area. Submit a maximum of SIX (6) articles representing the course of the story.  Judges will consider the initiative, thoroughness of research, documentation, clarity of writing and/or presentation and technical excellence. A one-page written summary MUST accompany the entry. The summary should include the entrant’s role in preparing the coverage, chronology of events, events of coverage, current status of issue covered and any unusual circumstances or difficulties encountered in preparation of the series.

5. Special series
Open competition. No sub-categories. Submit a minimum of THREE (3) but not more than SIX (6) developed articles. The final article must have appeared by Dec. 31 of the contest year. Use publication date of the final article as entry date. (This allows beginning article to have been published in the previous contest year.) The articles must be numbered or must otherwise indicate (e.g., an editor's note or a logo) that the articles were INTENDED as a series.

6. Editorial / Opinion
In addition to considering local interest of the publication for the readers, judges will consider clarity of style, sound reasoning and effort to influence readers' opinions in what the writer believes to be the right direction. DO NOT SUBMIT personal columns; this category is for pieces that generally are not bylined and appear on editorial or op-ed pages.

A. Non-daily newspaper

B. Daily newspaper

C. Publication for general or specialized circulation, including internal publications

7. Feature story
Judges will consider interest and unusual aspects of the feature material itself and/or the handling of it, writing style, readability and thoroughness of coverage. DO NOT ENTER interview as feature (see Category 8 Personality Profile).

A. Non-daily newspaper

B. Daily newspaper

C. Publication for general or specialized circulation, including internal publications

8. Personality profile
Open competition. No sub-categories. Submit ONE (1) article that gives a portrait of an individual based on interviews with one or more persons. Judges will consider how well the writer reveals the personality of the subject by exploring the subject’s actions, background, motivation and character.

9. Special articles
Open competition. Submit TWO (2) articles on the same basic subject for each sub-category. The two articles equal one entry and both should be listed on the same entry form and placed in one envelope. Entrants may enter one or all lettered sub-categories, but the two articles that make up an entry must be on the topic of that sub-category. Example: sub-category N (Sports), both articles may cover various sports topics; each may focus on a particular sport, e.g., basketball; or each article may cover a different sport – one on basketball and one on hunting, etc. Or, as in sub-category L (Reviews), one article may be a review of a play, while another is a review of a concert. Judging will be on the same criteria as for news or feature stories, but will include the author's ability to write knowledgeably on the subject.

A. Business

B. Agriculture, Agribusiness, Aquaculture

C. Arts and entertainment

D. Health and fitness

E. Education

F. Science, ecology, environment, energy

G. Food

H. Government or politics

I.  History

J. Home (interior decoration, furniture, architecture, fashion)

K. Religion

L. Reviews (any subject; personal opinion must be expressed)

M. Social issues (family, minority affairs, welfare, women, the elderly, or consumerism)

N. Sports

O. Hobby or Crafts

P. Travel

Q. Advertorials (writing done for special advertising supplements or special sections)

R. Rotating Subject: Nature

10. Personal Columns
Open competition. No sub-categories for type of publication or circulation. Submit TWO (2) columns. Column should have a head that indicates it is a regular feature of the publication; should entertain and/or educate; should reveal author's style.

A. Humorous   

B. General  

C. Informational (how to, Q&A, advice) 

D. Specialized (critique or review on one continuing subject, such as gardening)

11. Single page or pages regularly edited by entrant – Lifestyle or Entertainment
Specify frequency of page's appearance and submit TWO (2) samples of the same type or subject (i.e., two editorial pages, two youth pages, etc.). Judges will consider the planning and general organization of the page, the power of original editorial material, suitability and appeal of feature material, informational value, editing and headline writing.

A. Non-daily newspaper  

B. Daily newspaper

C. Publication for general or specialized circulation, including internal publications

12. Single page or pages regularly edited by entrant – other than Lifestyle or Entertainment
Submit TWO (2) samples. Judges will consider the planning and general organization of the page, the power of original editorial material, suitability and appeal of feature material, informational value, editing and headline writing.

A. Non-daily newspaper

B. Daily newspaper

C. Publication for general or specialized circulation, including internal publications

13. Section edited by entrant – frequent or regular sections
Specify frequency of section or supplement and submit TWO (2) samples. Newspaper supplements (e.g., Sunday magazines) MUST be entered in the appropriate newspaper sub-category below, not in magazine sub-category. Judges will consider planning and general organization, the power of original editorial material, suitability and appeal of feature material, informational value, editing and headline writing, cohesiveness, and thoroughness of coverage.

A. Non-daily newspaper

B. Daily newspaper

C. Publication for general or specialized circulation, including internal publications

14. Sections / supplements edited by entrant – infrequent (one-time, annual, semi-annual, quarterly)
Submit ONE (1) sample. Regardless of frequency, newspaper supplements (such as Sunday magazines) must be entered in the appropriate newspaper sub-category. Entry must specify the larger publication in which the section appeared. Judges will consider planning and general organization, the power of original editorial material, suitability and appeal of feature material, informational value, editing and headline writing, cohesiveness, and thoroughness of coverage.

A. Non-daily newspapers

B. Daily newspapers

C. Publication for general or specialized circulation, including internal publications

15. Publications regularly edited by entrant
Submit TWO (2) issues in their entirety. Note that there are categories for public relations magazines and other types of publications in the Public Relations Entries section. Judges will consider writing, editing, design and content.

A. Non-daily newspaper

B. Daily newspaper

C. General or specialized magazines including internal publications

D. Newsletters (not internal or public relations)

16. Page layout
Submit TWO (2) examples of pages regularly laid out by entrant. Entry may consist of front pages, youth pages, editorial pages, sports pages, family pages or others, all of one type or in combination. Judges will consider the overall layout and design of the pages, typefaces, use of photographs and arrangements of the various elements to appeal to readers.

A. Non-daily newspaper

B. Daily newspaper

C. Publication for general or specialized circulation, including internal publications

17. Headlines, caption writing, original graphics, and editorial cartoons
Judges will consider appropriateness to story, originality and appeal to the reader. Open competition. No sub-categories as to type of publication or circulation.

A. Headline writing (submit four (4) samples on marked tear sheets).

B. Caption writing (submit four (4) samples on marked tear sheets).

C. Original graphics (submit TWO (2) samples on marked tear sheets).

D. Editorial cartoons (submit ONE (1) cartoon).

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In all categories, a photo, laser print or copy of original (no larger than 8" x 10") must be submitted. For digital work, a CD may be submitted, but the entry must include a printed copy (laser copy is acceptable) as well for ease of judging. DO NOT MOUNT PHOTOS. Prints and CDs will not be returned. Tear sheet or photocopy of entire printed page must be attached, but judging is on the photo, not the reproduction. Except for category 23 (Photographer-writer), text will not be considered. For prints published in black/white, originals may be color or black/white.

18. Photography in non-daily newspaper

A. News photo

B. Feature photo

C. Sports photo

D. Photo essay (photographs in a layout that either have a narrative quality or present points of view on a single subject)

19. Photography in daily newspaper

A. News photo

B. Feature photo

C. Sports photo

D. Photo essay (photographs in a layout that either have a narrative quality or present points of view on a single subject)

20. Photography in printed publication other than newspaper

A. News photo

B. Feature photo

C. Sports photo

D. Photo essay ( photographs in a layout that either have a narrative quality or present points of view on a single subject)

21. Photography on the Web or electronic publishing
Open competition. No sub-categories. A printed copy (print, laser print, etc.) needs to be included in entry. In addition, submit a CD with the digital photo as it appeared on the Web or e-publishing site, including all supportive files to be able to view the photo as it was “published” electronically. Care should be taken to ensure the photo has not been electronically altered from the version published. Entries should remain true to ethical standards followed by professional photographers.

22. Advertising photography

A. Black/white

B. Color

23. Photographer-writer

Judges will consider the quality of both the photos and the copy, the relationship of one to the other, and the completeness of the package. Both the photos and the copy must be the work of the entrant. Layout will not be considered.

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Radio/Television Entries
Categories 24 through 32

Audiocassette tapes, VHS videotape cassettes or CDs are required for submission of entries. In instances where more than one person contributed to the report and only the person submitting the entry is an NFPW member, the entrant must have had an equal or the major role in creating/delivering the broadcast. Unless otherwise noted, a one-page written summary, detailing circumstances surrounding coverage of stories and entrant's participation, MUST accompany the entry. The tape or CD, the case, the entry form and the envelope must be labeled with the following information: name of entrant, number and letter of the category/sub-category, length of cut.

A. Radio

B. Television

25. Prepared report (news, investigative, feature or sports)
Entry may be limited to a single report or may include excerpts from a related series. Entry is limited to 15 minutes. A one-page written statement, detailing circumstances surrounding coverage of story and entrant's participation, MUST accompany the entry. Judges will consider reporter's ability to obtain a story with impact, clarity of writing/production, and concise assembly.

A. Radio

B. Television

26. Special programming (documentary, public affairs or editorial)
Entry may be a single report or editorial, or may be a series of stories on the same subject. In addition to considering entrant's ability to provide comprehensive and effective in-depth coverage of a community problem or significant news event, judges will consider creativity, clarity of writing and/or
presentation, and technical excellence. Entry may be edited, but narratives or voice-overs are allowed only if they were part of the original piece that aired. Documentary or public affairs are limited to 30 minutes. Editorial is limited to 15 minutes. A one-page statement MUST accompany the entry and should include a synopsis of the subject matter, entrant's role in preparation and how entrant's coverage addressed the community/market need, a summary of any follow-up reports, and any unusual circumstances or difficulties encountered in preparation of the original piece.

A. Radio

B. Television

27. Special reporting series (Investigative or Enterprise Reporting)
Submit coverage of a single subject reported in TWO (2) or more parts. Entry should demonstrate entrant's ability to provide treatment of an issue that has impact on the station's coverage area but has not received prior coverage or would not have been told without the reporter's enterprise in uncovering
it. Judges will consider initiative, thoroughness of research, documentation of any allegations, clarity of writing and/or presentation, and technical excellence. Entry may be edited and must not exceed a total of 30 minutes. Narratives or voice-overs are allowed only if they were part of the original piece that aired. A one-page statement MUST accompany the entry and should include entrant's role in producing series, chronology of events, effect of coverage on community, current status of issue covered, a summary of any follow-up reports, and any unusual circumstances or difficulties encountered in preparation of series.

A. Radio

B. Television

28. “Personal column on the air” or critic’s review
Entry must clearly indicate the broadcaster’s viewpoint. No written statement is required.

A. Radio

B. Television

29. Interview
Delete all commercial breaks, but no other editing may be done. If interview exceeds 30 minutes with commercial breaks removed, submit only the first 30 minutes of the program. No written statement is required.

A. Radio

B. Television

30. Talk Show
Delete all commercial breaks, but no other editing may be done. If talk show exceeds 30 minutes with commercial breaks removed, submit only the first 30 minutes of the program. No written statement is required.

A. Radio

B. Television

31. Best newscast (commercial or non-commercial station)
Newscast must be under the overall supervision of an NFPW member. Judges will consider excellence of news content and production values. Delete all commercial breaks, but no other editing may be done. Narratives or voice-overs are allowed only if they were part of the original piece that aired. If newscast exceeds 45 minutes with commercial breaks removed, submit only the first 45 minutes of the program. No written statement is required.

A. Radio

B. Television

32. Best presentation (anchor, sportscaster or play-by-play sports reporter)
Judging will be based on presentation only (style of delivery, diction,
credibility) — not content. No written statement is required.

A. Radio

B. Television

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World Wide Web
Categories 33 through 35

See specific instructions under each category. Questions about these entries should be directed to the contest director. Digital photography is covered under the photography entries. Every attempt should be made to enable the judge to view the article or pages under the form in which it was intended to be viewed. The entry should reflect the material as it appeared during the contest year (Jan. 1, 2007 – Dec. 31, 2007).

33. Writing for the Web

Submit hard copy printed from the Web AND a one-page statement defining the goal of the project, site’s purpose and target audience. If entry is still accessible to the public on the Web site, circle or write the URL on the top of the printed copy. If not, entry must be accompanied by a CD with the entry viewable via the original site (include all appropriate files to enable the site to be viewed). Entries must have been created for use in electronic form; material written for print publication and reused on the Web is NOT eligible. Judges will consider clarity of message, appropriateness to audience and adherence to principles of Web-based communication.

A. Web content written for not-for-profit or educational organization sites

B. Web content written for corporate or for-profit organization sites

C. Web content written for personal, vanity, or hobby sites

D. News articles written specifically for the Web

E. Feature articles written specifically for the Web

F. Commentary (includes columns, reviews, and editorials) written specifically for the Web

G. Headlines written for the Web

H. Captions written for the Web

34. Web site or section edited by entrant
Submit hard copy of home page with the URL at the top so the judge can go immediately to the site. Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page written statement defining the site’s purpose and target audience, frequency of update, role in editing page, number of visitors per month and any additional comments about  maintenance of the site. Judges will consider clarity of site, interaction options, design, relevance to audience and adherence to principles of Web-based communications.

A. News

B. Features/entertainment

C. Not-for-profit or educational organization sites

D. Corporate or for-profit sites

E. Personal, vanity or hobby site

F. Professional sites

35. Web site development / creation
Submit hard copy of home page with URL at the top so the judge can go immediately to the site. Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page written statement defining the goal of the project, site's purpose and target audience, launch date of the site, evaluation of project, number of visitors per
month and any additional comments relevant to the development or creation of the site. Judges will consider adherence to purpose, clarity of site, interaction options, design, and adherence to principles of Web-based communication. Entries must have been created for use in electronic form. Material written for print publication and reused on the Web is NOT eligible.

A. Not-for-profit or educational organization sites

B. Corporate or for-profit organization sites

C. Personal, vanity or hobby sites

D. Professional sites

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ADVERTISING ENTRIES

Print media advertising
Categories 36 through 39

Submit tear sheet(s) of the ad or campaign/series. For electronic ads, submit printouts or CDs for Web sites, CDs or e-newsletters in which this ad or campaign series appeared. Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page statement including reason for the ad or campaign, special strategies used, effectiveness in terms of results, and the role of the entrant in carrying out the project. Judges will consider the originality of the selling idea or promotion, adaptability and suitability of idea to the advertiser, appropriate choice of medium, makeup and appearance, style and content of copy, and results.

36. Newspaper, trade paper, magazine, newsletter or Web site – black/white print or electronic display (single ad)

A. Retail product or service

B. Institutional or image

37. Newspaper, trade paper, magazine, newsletter or Web site – color or spot color print or electronic display (single ad)

A. Retail product or service

B. Institutional or image

38. Newspaper, trade paper, magazine, newsletter, or Web site — print or electronic campaign or series built around one subject (b/w, color or spot color)
Series may feature same product or service, or different products / services for same advertiser. Series must be related by theme or design format.

A. Retail product or service

B. Institutional or image

39. Single-sheet Poster /  Poster Campaign / Billboard / Banner (any size, black and white or color)

A. Single-sheet poster (any size, black/white or color). Submit poster OR send photo no larger than 8" x 10" of entry.

B. Poster campaign – Submit posters or send photo no larger than 8" x 10" of each poster in campaign.

C. Billboard – Submit photo no larger than 8" x 10" of entry.

D. Banner (any size) – Submit photo no larger than 8" x 10" of entry.

Electronic Media Advertising
Categories 40 and 41

Submit audiotape cassettes or CDs for radio entries and VHS videotape cassettes, CDs or DVDs for television entries. Each entry must be accompanied by a brief statement including reason for the commercial or campaign, special strategies used, effectiveness in terms of results, and the role of the entrant in carrying out the project.

40. Radio single commercial or campaign built around one subject

41. Television single commercial or campaign built around one subject

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Public Relations/Promotion/Publicity

Communications programs and campaigns
Categories 42 through 46

Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page statement that includes the research or reason for the program or campaign; audience; strategies used to reach this audience; theme, if any; timetable; budget, and how program or campaign was evaluated. Attach major supporting items including brochures, press releases, speeches, videotape, audiotape, CD (limit sample to five (5) minutes). Displays too large to include in the 9" x 12" envelope may be photographed and submitted if photos are no larger than 8" x 10". Materials submitted in this category also may be entered in categories 47-54. Entry must have been under the overall supervision of the entrant, with role defined in statement. Judges will consider clearly stated objectives, success in meeting objectives and in relating to audience, effective use of media, general impact of program, evaluation of effectiveness, and technical quality. The program or campaign must have been completed by the contest deadline.

42. Community or Institutional Relations
Program or campaign designed to improve an organization's relationship with key publics or a community

43. Public service
Program or campaign for the public good

44. Internal communications
Program or campaign designed to improve relations within an organization

45. Marketing program or campaign for new or existing service or product

46. Audiovisuals
Entry must be creatively directed, edited and executed by the entrant. Submit appropriate format (i.e. slides, VHS videos or CDs with viewable PowerPoint or similar presentation). Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page written statement that includes general objectives; audience; theme, if any; timetable; budget, and how entry was evaluated. Entrant must state her/his role in carrying out project. In audiovisuals, for example, entrant must document role to state whether it included scripting only, scripting and photography, photography only, production, etc. Judges will consider clearly stated objectives, success in meeting objectives and in relating to audience, effective use of media, general impact, evaluation of effectiveness and technical quality.

A. Still illustration or multi-image slides

B. Video productions

C. PowerPoint or similar presentation method

PR Printed Materials
Categories 47 through 54

This sub-division Includes PR print materials and those produced for CD-ROM and e-mail. Materials created for the Web should be entered in Categories 33 – 35. Entry must be creatively directed, edited and executed by the entrant. Submit one sample. Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page statement that includes description of entrant's role in carrying out project; general objectives; audience; theme, if any; frequency; budget; how entry was evaluated. Judges will consider clearly stated objectives, success in meeting objectives and in relating to audience, effective use of media, general impact and technical quality. If the cover of a publication is 4-color but the body is 1- to 3-color (or vice-versa), the body of the publication determines the sub-category.

47. Annual Report

A. External

B. Internal

C. CD - Electronics

48. Magazine

A. One- to three-color

B. Four-color

C. CD - Electronics

49. Magapaper / tabloid

A. One- to three-color

B. Four-color

C. CD - Electronics

50. Newsletter

A. One- to three-color

B. Four-color

C. CD - Electronics

51. Brochure

A. One- to three-color

B. Four-color

C. CD - Electronics

52. Catalog

A. Retail or Manufacturing

B. Educational institutions

C. CD - Electronics

53. Direct mail marketing

54. Manuals and handbooks

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55. News or feature release – single release

Submit a copy of original release and clippings of ONE (1) to THREE (3) published articles resulting from release, or reports of placement if used by electronic media. Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page statement that includes general objectives, media contacted, audience targeted, theme (if any), timetable, budget and follow-up.

A. News release

B. Feature release

56. News or feature releases – multiple releases

Submit TWO (2) news or feature releases dealing with the same topic or campaign. Submit copies of original releases and clippings of ONE (1) published article or reports of electronic placement, which resulted from each release. Releases may have been rewritten by publication. Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page statement that includes general objectives, media contacted, audience targeted, theme (if any), timetable, budget and follow-up.

57. Media kit - tools to gain media coverage

Submit TWO (2) to SIX (6) examples that make up a single media kit, which may include, but not be limited to, tip sheets, expert lists, media advisories and feature suggestion packets. In addition to the examples, results must be documented with at least two clippings or reports of placement if used by electronic media resulting from the media kit. Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page statement that includes objectives, media contacted, follow-up and results.

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SPEECHES

58. Speeches

Entry must be a minimum of FOUR (4) pages, typewritten and double-spaced. Each entry MUST be accompanied by a one-page statement that includes the title of speech, title of speaker, description of audience (including name of group and size), date, and goal of the speaker in reaching the audience. Judging will be on effective interpretation of subject matter, writing and well balanced, credible discussion. The speech must have been delivered during the contest year (Jan. 1 2007 - Dec. 31, 2007).

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COLLEGIATE
Categories 59 through 68

Open to students in either a two- or four-year program who are working on an undergraduate degree. Tear sheets must be submitted for print categories, and entries may have been published in either a campus or professional publication. For Web entries, files suitable for viewing should be submitted on a CD or DVD for web categories whenever possible. In addition, a printout of the entry may be submitted as supplemental material.

59. News writing

A. Newspaper

B. Magazine or special supplement

C. Web

60. Feature writing

A. Newspaper

B. Magazine or special supplement

C. Web

61. Sports

A. Newspaper

B. Magazine or special supplement

C. Web

62. Editorial

A. Newspaper

B. Magazine or special supplement

C. Web

63. Column

A. Newspaper

B. Magazine or special supplement

C. Web

64. Design

A. Newspaper

B. Magazine or special supplement

C. Web

65. Graphics / Illustrations

A. Newspaper

B. Magazine or special supplement

C. Web

66. Photography

A. Newspaper

B. Magazine or special supplement

C. Web

67. Advertising

A. Newspaper

B. Magazine or special supplement

C. Web

68. Public relations

A. Campaign for a non-profit or educational institution

B. Campaign for a company or for-profit business venture

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Achievement/Research
Categories 69 through 71

69. Individual achievement (print or broadcast)
Submit relative material but no more than TEN (10) pages or pieces, including samples of the work itself, supportive materials relative to the impact of the achievement AND a one-page written summary of the achievement. This category includes work by a reporter, editor or news team that reflects creativity, unexcelled professionalism, courage under pressure, effectiveness in presentation and which "got something done," i.e., helped to get a law changed or introduced, focus on inadequate supply led to building of new reservoir, spurred an investigation of child abuse/neglect, etc.

70. Faculty adviser of student publications
Submit one example of a newspaper, literary journal or yearbook, AND a one-page statement about your role as adviser. The one-page statement also should give information about the publication, such as circulation or numbers printed, role of publication, brief background on the publication and any special comments the adviser would like to make regarding the publication.

71. Research (print, broadcast or public relations)
Research into historical, social or cultural topics related to media, communications or information systems or theory should demonstrate a comprehensive and balanced investigation of all relevant primary and secondary sources, and should offer original insights and analysis. Open category. No subcategories.

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BOOKS / FICTION / VERSE
Categories 72 through 78

Note: Entry deadline for categories 72 through 78 is Dec. 28, 2007.

Books, novels, short stories and poems must have been published during the contest year. Books must be first editions. Novels or short stories not in book form must have been published for remuneration.

72. Non-fiction, book

A. General

B. Essay or chapter(s) appearing in book not written by entrant. Essay or chapter(s) judged on fit with overall theme of the book.

C. Biography and Autobiography

D. History

E.  Cookbook

F.  Humor

G. Instructional

H. Religious or Inspirational

73. Fiction, novel (full-length, 40,000 words and up)

74. Children’s books

A. Fiction

B. Non-fiction

75. Young adult books

A. Fiction

B. Non-fiction

76. Short story (single story or collection)

77. Creative verse, including single entries or a book or chapbook of poetry

A. Single entries

B. Book or chapbook of poetry

78. Book edited by entrant including poetry books or poetry magazines
Entrant in this category MUST include a one-page written statement about role in the project and the extent or type of editing done.

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