The 2011 Contest is not open for submissions yet.

Please check back in October 2011.

1. All entries must have:
  • an original copyright date of 2011, or "First US Printing" date of 2011 as evidenced by the copyright page or a letter from the publisher, and
  • must have been available for sale sometime during 2011.

2. An electronic book will be accepted as an entry if it is submitted in either perfect bound or spiral bound, galley-printed book form with an ISBN (no 3-ring binders) and evidence of copyright date of 2011 is provided.

3. There is no limit to the number of titles by the same author that may be entered, but each title may be entered in only one category. Books entered in the wrong category will be disqualified. (Refer to Category Definitions.)

4. A separate entry fee is required for each title entered, however entrants may "bundle" payments for multiple entries..

5. Membership in any particular writing organization is not required.

6. Entries will be accepted from authors, editors, publishers, agents, readers, etc. - from whomever wishes to fill out the entry form, pay the entry fee, and supply the required number of copies of the title being entered.

7. Deadline for entry is December __, 2011. Forms for entering your data are available online starting October __, 2011. After your entry is submitted, you will be redirected to PayPal, or may elect to pay via traditional mail.  A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you immediately, restating this information.  Should you elect to pay at a later date, the PayPal address that should be used is Treasurer@OKRWA.com.

Pay your NRCA fee via

to treasurer@okrwa.com

Note: If nothing happens when you click the PayPal button, right click on the button and choose "Open Link" or "Open Link in New Window."  Some Internet Explorer users are having trouble; however, Mozilla seems to be working fine.

Questions? Contact the NRCA Chairperson.

International entries should be paid for by an international money order in US Funds

Do NOT send books to this address. Books received at this address will NOT be entered in the contest.

If you wish to be notified of the receipt of your entry, please enclose an SAS postcard OR provide your email address.

8. Books Receipt Deadline: Books must be received on or before January __, 2012. Send five (5) copies of each title being entered to your category coordinator. You will be sent the name and address of your category coordinator, through e-mail if you give an e-mail address and by snail mail, otherwise. Books received after January __, 2012 will not be returned.

With the books, include a self-addressed, stamped post card worded as follows: (If you have an e-mail address, no need to send the postcard, receipt of your books will be sent to you via e-mail.)

Five (5) copies of <TITLE> were received on ___________________and are now entered in the <CATEGORY> of the 2011 NRCA. These books will not be returned.

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Page updated: 21 August 2011