New Writing Award

As of 2008 two separate awards, each valued at two thousand dollars, will be made available to freelance writers, of non-fiction, delving into issues of social justice. Writers of books on social justice will be asked to meet the original criteria set out in the Call for Submissions below.

Magazine articles on social justice will also be accepted if the article has been published in the year of the competition or is in the process of being prepared for publication. A two thousand dollar award will be offered in this category as well. For more details, please go to our blog on this web site called Onward and Upward.

Call for Submissions and Competition Guidelines for Book Award

The Dave Greber Freelance Writers Award was established in 2001 as a tribute to Dave Greber, a much published and respected freelance writer, storyteller and musician.

The award recognizes exceptionally well-written and researched work by a freelance writer by providing financial support while s/he completes a book-length project (non-fiction). Dave Greber had a passion for social justice, so stories that delve only into social justice issues will be given priority. To learn more please see About the Award.

Dave Greber knew that many freelance writers struggled to make ends meet as they completed lengthy projects. For this reason, the award is designed to provide some support to a writer with a contract to publish a work of non-fiction prior to publication. The winner of the $2000.00 award will be announced in September 2009.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a continuing resident of Alberta, B.C. or Saskatchewan and at the date of application lived in Alberta, B.C. or Saskatchewan for the last twelve months.
2. Applicant must be working a minimum of seventy per cent of their work time as a self- employed freelance writer.
3. Applicant must be working on completion and publication of a book (non-fiction).
4. Applicant must agree to acknowledge this prize upon publication and submit proof of a publishing contract and a copy of the book proposal sent to the publishers.

Award Conditions:

1. Awards are made in the form of cash prizes.
2. One prize will be awarded in the sum of $2000.00. However, if there are two entries of equal merit, an award of $1000.00 will be granted to each writer.
3. If in the opinion of the jury members no work merits an award, no award will be given.

Submission Requirements:

Submit: (1) five copies of a chapter of the self-authored book that represents the work being readied for the publication named in the contract; (2) a one-page description of your life and work; (3) a list of your published works; (4) complete contact information (name, address, mailing address, telephones numbers and email address).

Assessments:

All aspects of submissions are assessed by jury on a competitive basis and the decisions of the judges regarding all aspects of the award are final.

Call for Submissions and Competition Guideline for Magazine Award

The Dave Greber Freelance Writers Award was established in 2001 as a tribute to Dave Greber, a much published and respected freelance writer, storyteller and musician.

The award recognizes exceptionally well-written and researched work by a freelance writer by providing financial support while s/he completes a magazine project (non-fiction). Magazine stories submitted prior to publication are preferred, however magazine stories published in the year of the application for the award will be considered. Dave Greber had a passion for social justice, so stories that delve into social justice issues will be given priority. To learn more please see About the Award.

Dave Greber knew that many freelance writers struggled to make ends meet as they completed lengthy projects. For this reason, the award is designed to provide some support to a writer with a contract to publish a work of non-fiction prior to publication. Exceptions will be made for magazine articles published in the year that the award is granted. The winner of the $2000.00 award will be announced in September 2009.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Applicant must be a continuing resident of Alberta, B.C. or Saskatchewan and at the date of application lived in Alberta, B.C. or Saskatchewan for the last twelve months.
2. Applicant must be working a minimum of seventy per cent of their work time as a self- employed freelance writer.
3. Applicant must be working on completion and publication of a contracted magazine article (non-fiction) or have published an article in the year that the writer is applying for the award/ year of the competition.
4. Applicant must agree to acknowledge this prize upon publication and submit proof of a publishing contract and a copy of the magazine proposal sent to the publishers. If the magazine article has been published, no other submission of proof is required.

Award Conditions:

1. Awards are made in the form of cash prizes.
2. One prize will be awarded in the sum of $2000.00. However if there are two entries of equal merit, an award of $1000.00 will be granted to each writer.
3. If in the opinion of the jury members no work merits an award, no award will be given.

Submission Requirements:

Submit: (1) five copies of an excerpt from the magazine article that represents the work being readied for the publication or submit five copies of a magazine article published during the year of the award application ; (2) a one-page description of your life and work; (3) a list of your published works; (4) complete contact information (name, address, mailing address, telephones numbers and email address).

Assessment:

All aspects of submissions are assessed by jury on a competitive basis and the decisions of the judges regarding all aspects of the award are final.