What are the submission guidelines?
Submissions must be original works written by a Nashoba student, but they can be of any genre. There are no specific formatting guidelines to follow, and for poetry submissions the NWI will try to keep the formatting true to the submission to preserve stylistic effect. All submissions but be 5,000 words or fewer. Beyond that, try to use your best judgment to stay school appropriate. All submissions will be reviewed and given feedback.
When do submissions close?
The NWI will stop accepting submissions after May 15th, to allow time for formatting, review, and publication. If you submit before May 15th, we'll ask that you make any final revisions and edits before the May 15th deadline. After May 15th, submissions will be added to the full book format, and any changes made after this date may not make it into the book. Submissions received on the 15th will still receive the customary review, but editing time for the original author may be limited.
Can I submit more than once?
Of course! There are no limits on the number of submissions you can contribute. Feel free to explore short stories and poetry, since there are also no limitations on sticking to a genre or style.
Will I still own my writing?
Yes! A statement at the beginning of our publication states that all contributors to the NWI's book remain the sole owners of their work. That way, you'll still own the rights to use your work in writing competitions or other publications.
Who can buy the book?
Anyone on amazon.com in the US, Europe, and India can buy the book, as well as a few other regions.
How much will the book cost?
Amazon's publication services determine the book's pricing based on features like book length and dimensions. Since we don't yet know how long the book will be, it's difficult to offer a ballpark guess. A price over $10 would be unexpected.
Will I get paid for submitting?
The NWI isn't a contest, so there is no prize, monetary or otherwise, for writing a well-liked piece. Charity, creativity, and education are the main functions of the NWI, so all funds raised from book sales are given to the school budget. In short, you won't get paid, but your community will!
Submissions must be original works written by a Nashoba student, but they can be of any genre. There are no specific formatting guidelines to follow, and for poetry submissions the NWI will try to keep the formatting true to the submission to preserve stylistic effect. All submissions but be 5,000 words or fewer. Beyond that, try to use your best judgment to stay school appropriate. All submissions will be reviewed and given feedback.
When do submissions close?
The NWI will stop accepting submissions after May 15th, to allow time for formatting, review, and publication. If you submit before May 15th, we'll ask that you make any final revisions and edits before the May 15th deadline. After May 15th, submissions will be added to the full book format, and any changes made after this date may not make it into the book. Submissions received on the 15th will still receive the customary review, but editing time for the original author may be limited.
Can I submit more than once?
Of course! There are no limits on the number of submissions you can contribute. Feel free to explore short stories and poetry, since there are also no limitations on sticking to a genre or style.
Will I still own my writing?
Yes! A statement at the beginning of our publication states that all contributors to the NWI's book remain the sole owners of their work. That way, you'll still own the rights to use your work in writing competitions or other publications.
Who can buy the book?
Anyone on amazon.com in the US, Europe, and India can buy the book, as well as a few other regions.
How much will the book cost?
Amazon's publication services determine the book's pricing based on features like book length and dimensions. Since we don't yet know how long the book will be, it's difficult to offer a ballpark guess. A price over $10 would be unexpected.
Will I get paid for submitting?
The NWI isn't a contest, so there is no prize, monetary or otherwise, for writing a well-liked piece. Charity, creativity, and education are the main functions of the NWI, so all funds raised from book sales are given to the school budget. In short, you won't get paid, but your community will!