Pages in Progress 2025: An AAWW Fiction Contest
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The Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW), Plympton, and Third State Books proudly present an open call/competition for fiction novels in progress.
Winners will receive:
- One-month residency with Writing Downtown in Las Vegas, Nevada;
- One-hour virtual consultation with Third State Books, a new publishing house amplifying stories from Asian America;
- One-hour virtual consultation with an AAPI literary agent;
- One complimentary seat to an AAWW workshop;
- One full-day pass to the AAWW’s 2025 Publishing Conference.
Winners will also receive invaluable networking and mentorship through the AAWW, Plympton, and Third State communities. Please note that travel costs are not included for any of the prizes.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- All genres of fiction will be considered, including but not limited to: speculative fiction, fantasy/science-fiction, young adult, horror, mystery, thriller, and romance.
- All submissions should include a one-page synopsis or overview of the work
- Our ideal manuscript is a nearly-complete draft of 50,000-100,000 words – let us help you get your book over the finish line!
- Please attach manuscripts in either Word .doc, .docx, or PDF format
- All work must be original; translations will not be accepted
- Previously published or forthcoming manuscripts will not be considered