GUIDELINES FOR THE NORWESCON WRITERS' WORKSHOP

The Fairwood Writers are pleased to sponsor the writing workshop for
Norwescon 25 in 2002. We will accept both short and long fiction submissions
according to the following manuscript guidelines:

Short fiction must be complete and no longer than 10,000 words (up to a
maximum of three manuscripts).

Long fiction, including novels, novellas, etc., must only be submitted in
part; we will accept the first three chapters or complete sections totaling
no more than 15,000 words. You must also include a complete outline for the
piece. A short synopsis (1,000 words max.) would be a welcome addition.

All fiction must be in proper manuscript form:

1-inch margins on all sides
Type must be double-spaced
Font no smaller than 12-point size (Courier preferred)

First page must include:

Author's name and address in upper left corner
Approximate word count in upper right corner
Story title and byline (start halfway down page)
Story starts double-spaced (at least) under byline

Upper right corner of second page (and all following pages) must include:

Story title (shortened, if necessary)
Author's last name
Page number
Use underlining instead of italics
Do not use boldface

Remember, just like editors everywhere, we will not read illegible
manuscripts, especially dot-matrix print that is too light. If your printer
ribbon needs to be replaced, either get a new one, borrow one, or print on
someone else's printer! If all else fails, you can always use a typewriter
(if anyone remembers how).

More information on manuscript format and other writing topics can be found
at www.sfwa.org/writing.

Please include a brief cover letter with your e-mail address and a phone
number in case we need to contact you, and a brief bio covering your writing
and workshop experience as well as your writing goals.

All manuscripts submitted on time will be scheduled for our individual
critique sessions (one author per session, with a minimum of four pros).
However, for authors who choose to participate, we are offering a special
"round-robin" critique session. This session is open to the first 3-4
writers who request it (but if we get enough requests, we may be able to add
a second session). Participants may only submit a short story of no more
than 7,000 words for the round-robin (no novel chapters or partial
manuscripts), and all participants must agree to do a written critique of
the other manuscripts submitted for the round-robin and present an oral
critique during the session at the Con (manuscripts will be mailed to all
participants ahead of time). We plan to have three or more pros reading the
round-robin stories as well and participating in the critiquing.

Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2002. All manuscripts submitted
after the deadline will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis, but
no "round-robin" will be accepted after the deadline.

Please indicate which session you are submitting for and send your
manuscripts to:

Norwescon 25 Writers Workshop
c/o Fairwood Writers Group
4607 NE 19th St.
Renton, WA 98059

Please provide sufficient postage for mailing, although return postage is
not required (unless you cannot be present to pick up your manuscript and
critiques at Norwescon). Manuscripts sent C.O.D. or with insufficient
postage will be returned unread. Round-robin return postage will be provided.

If you have any questions or comments, please address them to Norwescon care
of the Fairwood Writers, or you can send e-mail via
writersworkshop@norwescon.org. The Fairwood Writers, and all writers from
the Con who participate in the workshop, look forward to reading your
stories and meeting you at Norwescon.