1. Submit two copies.
2. Use a one-inch margin on all sides.
3. Do not number the first page. Place numbers in the bottom center of subsequent pages.
4. Place the word count in the upper right corner of the first page.
5. Place name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address in the upper left corner of the first page of the first copy only.
6. Place the title on the first page, centered in all caps, about one-third of the way down the page from the top margin.
7. Drop four lines from the title, then indent and begin the text.
8. Double-space the entire text, indenting the first line of each paragraph by 1/2 inch. Do not justify the text or align the right margin.
9. Place the first word or two of the title in the top right hand corner of all pages but the first one.
10. Type THE END, centered and in caps, at the conclusion of the text.
11. The author will not be identified in any manner in the second copy of the manuscript.

For Poetry

1. Submit two copies.
2. Place name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address in the upper left corner of the first page of the first copy only.
3. Poem should be typed or computer generated on 8-1/2" by 11" white paper in black ink, single spaced in a standard 12 point. type face, 60 lines or less. If poem is over one page, staple together all pages of each copy.
4. The author will not be identified in any manner in the second copy of the poem.

Manuscripts not meeting these guidelines will be disqualified.
All manuscripts / poetry must be postmarked no later than 01 July 2009. Mail to:

Chattahoochee Valley Writers’ Conference
ATTN: Jim Cummins
Adult Writing Contest Coordinator
P. O. Box 2184
Columbus GA 31902