Nimrod International Journal


Nimrod's mission is the discovery and support of new writing of vigor and quality from this country and abroad. Nimrod has been active in the discovery and publication of new writers for 50 years, and has had increasing impact on the development of the careers of new writers for more than 29 years through the Nimrod Literary Awards. Nimrod publishes two issues a year: a thematic issue in the spring and an Awards issue in the fall. Theme issues have included China Today, The Celtic Fringe, Writers of Age, The Muse of Attachment, India: A Wealth of Diversity, Who We Are, and many others. Nimrod accepts general submissions all year.

The Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction ($2,000 and $1,000)

Fiction: 7,500 words maximum. No previously published works or works accepted for publication elsewhere. Author's name must not appear on the manuscript. Include a cover sheet containing major title and subtitles, author's name, full address, phone & email. "Contest Entry" should be clearly indicated on both the outer envelope and the cover sheet. Manuscripts will not be returned. Nimrod retains the right to publish any submission. Include SASE for results only. If no SASE is sent, no contest results will be sent; however, the results will be posted on Nimrod’s Web site. Submitters must have a U.S. address by October of 2008 to enter the contest. Entry/Subscription Fee: $20 includes both entry fee & a one-year subscription (two issues). Each entry must each be accompanied by a $20 fee. Make checks payable to: NIMROD Literary Contest--Fiction The University of Tulsa, 800 S. Tucker Dr. Tulsa, OK

Deadline:4/30/2008


The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry ($2,000 and $1,000)

Poetry: 3-10 pages of poetry (one long poem or several short poems). No previously published works or works accepted for publication elsewhere. Author's name must not appear on the manuscript. Include a cover sheet containing major title and subtitles, author's name, full address, phone & email. "Contest Entry" should be clearly indicated on both the outer envelope and the cover sheet. Manuscripts will not be returned. Nimrod retains the right to publish any submission. Include SASE for results only. If no SASE is sent, no contest results will be sent; however, the results will be posted on Nimrod’s Web site. Submitters must have a U.S. address by October of 2008 to enter the contest. Entry/Subscription Fee: $20 includes both entry fee & a one-year subscription (two issues). Each entry must each be accompanied by a $20 fee. Make checks payable to: NIMROD Literary Contest--Fiction or Poetry The University of Tulsa, 800 S. Tucker Dr. Tulsa, OK

Deadline:4/30/2008