2011 IWA 3rd Annual Islamic Fiction (IF) Stories Contest
The Islamic Writers Alliance is announcing our 3nd Annual Islamic Fiction Stories contest.
Contest Theme:The writer may choose the topic/genre/theme as long as the story is Islamic fiction.
Maximum word countis 2,500 words.
Submissions:October 15, 2011 through November 8, 2011.
Young adults wanting to participate (13 years through 17 years) must have a parent or legal guardian submit the IF story.
Categories:Adult Muslim -Public, IWA Member, and Young Adult Muslim (ages 13 yrs. - 17 yrs.).
Copyright of the essay will remain with the writer.
By submitting the IF story the writer gives his or her permission to the IWA to publish the IF story in its IWA Magazine, on its web site or at some future date in an anthology that would be published.
There will be no compensation for the submission other than 1st place winners in each of the three categories listed.
Essay Formatting Guidelines:
· The IF story will be evaluated on whether the directions were followed or not:
· Times New Roman font style, 12 inch font size, 1 inch margins top, bottom, and both sides, no graphics in the essay, single spaced, 1/2 inch paragraph indent, no headers or footers and no page numbers. Do not type your name or contact information on the IF story document.
Submission Directions:
· Include your legal name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and the title of your IF story and category in the body of an email.
· In the Subject line of the email type - 2011 IWA IF Story Contest.
Attach the IF story document to an email and send it to Sister Balqees Mohammed at: balqees.mohammed@gmail.com
Judging Criteria:
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Followed formatting guidelines and used correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
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Created a well-developed plot
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There is a good balance of dialogue and action
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The setting is appropriate and the writing paints a picture
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The theme is well defined
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The writer established an appropriate setting for the story
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The writer created believable and well-developed character/s
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An Islamic practice or belief was shown in the story
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A well-developed dialog and pace was established
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The story has an appropriate climax and clear resolution for the genre
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