APPLICATION FORM

Education: (name & location of university(s) granting bachelor/graduate degree(s), date of graduation)

OTHER INFORMATION:

Awards, Published Work, Productions:

How did you learn about The Writers Network Competition?

Do you subscribe to any magazines? Yes   No  They are:

Literary Representation:

Title of Submission(s) | Fiction or Non-Fiction | Play or Screen/Teleplay

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To The Writers Network:

1. I request that you read and evaluate my material for the Screenplay & Fiction Competition, and I attest that I am the sole owner and author of all submitted materials.  I further attest, the submitted material is not adapted from the work of another author.

2. I recognize that you and your affiliates have wide access to ideas, stories and other literary materials, and that new ideas are constantly being submitted to you or being developed by you.  I also recognize that many stories and ideas are similar, and often different stories and ideas relate to one or more common underlying themes. So: that if I see a similar idea (to mine) being promoted by you, I will not sue you for "infringement" on my idea or plagiarism.

3. I understand that you will not use the submitted material or any part of the material except in connection with the screenplay and fiction competition unless you either: (a) enter into an agreement with me granting you right to use the material or (b) determine in good faith that I do not own or control the material, or any features or elements in the material because the material or features or elements were independently developed by someone other than I; are in the public domain or; are not new or novel.

4. I have retained at least one copy of the submitted material, and I understand that the submitted material will not be returned to me.

5. I understand The Writers Network may decide to increase or decrease the number of finalists at its sole discretion.

6. I have registered the submitted material with the Writers Guild of America and/or Library of Congress and/or by common law copyright with the USPS.

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1. Application Form: Please complete, sign and date the application form. Make sure to indicate specifically where you heard about The Writers Network Competition.

2. Material: Two pieces of material (per application) may be submitted in one of the following categories:

1. Fiction/Non-Fiction: Submit two or more short stories and/or one novel or novel-in-progress. Attach a one-paragraph synopsis to the front of each submission.
2. Plays: Submit one or two stage plays. Attach a one-paragraph synopsis to the front of each submission.
3. Screenplay/Teleplay: Submit one or two screen and/or teleplays. Attach a one-paragraph synopsis to the front of each submission. Bind each script with plain white cardstock and standard brads.

3. One business-size (#10), self-addressed stamped envelope.

4. One self-addressed stamped postcard for acknowledgment of receipt of material.

5. Early-bird: Your check or money order made payable to “The Writers Network” in the amount of $35 if entering prior to May 1, or $37.50 if entering online prior to this date. Extended Deadline: Your check or money order in the amount of $45, or $47.50 if entering online, after May 1 but prior to May 31. Online submissions must be in Final Draft or PDF formats. Or, you can purchase an entry online and mail a hard copy of your script. Please read instructions on the confirmation page after completing your online entry.

All finalists will be notified regarding their status by October 31, 2008. The Writers Network Screenplay & Fiction Competition is based solely on storytelling talent.

ON YOUR MANUSCRIPT'S TITLE PAGE
Please remember to place your name, your address and a contact number/email.
Thank you.