2008 Muskoka Novel Marathon – Information & Rules

INFORMATION

 

 

·         There are no limits to the length of the manuscript.   

 

·         It is not mandatory to submit a manuscript for judging

 

• Tables, chairs and paper will be provided, but any other equipment will be the responsibility of the writer   

 

·         Writers are encouraged to bring with them a one-page draft outline; however, the actual writing must take place during the specified dates at the event location.

 

What to Bring:

 

·         Writing equipment of choice, printers and some computers are available.

·         Power bar and 15 foot extension cord

·         A favorite lamp

·         Books you have had published (if desired)

·         Reference books: dictionary, thesaurus etc.

·         One page of outline notes

·         Munchies and refreshments if desired.  Bottled water and snacks will be provided at regular intervals.

·         (Paper, CDs and floppy disks will be provided by the Muskoka Literacy Council)

RULES

 

1.        The Muskoka Novel Marathon is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Muskoka Literacy Council.  Writers are expected to collect at least $100 in pledges as part of their registration fee.  This is a minimum amount.  In the past, a typical amount has been in the range of $250-$300.  Writers may choose to poll friends, family or co-workers to engender their support. Funds raised directly support adult literacy initiatives at the Muskoka Literacy Council in Huntsville. 

 

2.       Entrants will begin writing no earlier than 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11 and end not later than 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14.  2-day participants will finish writing at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2007. Completed and printed manuscripts will be accepted by the Muskoka Novel Marathon Committee no later than 8 p.m. Monday, July 14. (2-day participants: Sunday, July 13 at 8 p.m.)

 

1. Any writing to be submitted for judging, other than the one-page outline, must be done at the event location otherwise the work will not be considered for publication.  A non-legal affidavit to this effect must be signed by the author and witnessed and must be attached to the completed work.  

 

4.       Completed manuscripts to be submitted to the judges will be double-spaced in 14 point on numbered pages (8 ½” x 11″) with a separate page to include the title of the work only.   To ensure the objectivity of the judging process, the author’s name will not appear anywhere on this copy.   There are no limits to the length of the manuscript.   

 

5.       A CD or floppy disk copy of the finished manuscript will be submitted by each author in the envelope provided.  The envelope and floppy/CD will be marked with the author’s name, the manuscript title, the genre and the proposed reading audience.

 

6.       In respect for others, writers are asked to leave their pets at home.  Also, cell phone calls should be made and received in the common areas only.

Any questions?

 

Please contact Susan Lowe at the Muskoka Literacy Council

789-1850

literacy@vianet.ca           or                     lowes.atthefarm@sympatico.ca