Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Deadline for Manuscripts Approaching

All Chico Writer's Group members take note! Your manuscripts for our meeting Sunday, December 14th are due this coming Friday, December 5th by 5:00 PM.  This is only open to current members in good standing.  If you are new or interested in learning more about our group, you are welcome to attend, however, manuscript critiques are reserved for current members in good standing

The format for manuscripts (and other pertinent information):

  • Maximum 10 pages (max. 20 for any type of play)
  • 10-12pt serif font
  • Please, no cover pages.  Include author's name, phone number and/or email address on the first page, top corner (your choice on corner)
  • One and a half to double spaced
  • 1" margins all around
  • Saved in one of the following file formats (listed in order of preference):
    - *.doc
    - *.txt or *.rtf
    - *.pdf (Adobe Portable Document File.  Readers are available for free by going to adobe.com/downloads)
  • Any comments, specific things you'd like the critiquers to look at or not look at, etc. may be sent in the body portion of your email with the attached manuscript
  • Please note in the body of your email if the content is not appropriate for minors

Also, manuscripts will be due for our Saturday, December 27th meeting (from 2-4pm) on Friday, December 19th by 5:00 PM.

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