The competition is dedicated to providing a forum for the writer to display their talents. For the relationship between cinema and literature has always been closely intertwined. It has proved on the whole a successful symbiosis, a relationship that remains to this day as inextricable as it is fruitful.

The “event within the event”, celebrates writing as the interaction of a complex of processes-rhetorical, cognitive, social, and intuitive-that develop through social acquisition, formal training, and reflective practice.

This year the submissions are limited to only 1000!

- There are no limits on genre, subject matter, or origin of the writer.
- All stories must be either in English or Spanish
- The Oaxaca International Literature Competition is seeking short stories only.

A classic definition of a short story is that one should be able to read it in one sitting, a point most notably made by Edgar Allan Poe.

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AWARDS
This year we will be honouring 10 authors-Five English submissions and five Spanish submissions.
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THE 2010 OAXACA INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE COMPETION AGAVE AWARD FOR LITERATURE
*Will be awarded to two works of literature selected by the committee-One in English and one in Spanish.

The author(s) will be awarded the following:
- $1,500 US Dollars in prize Money
- The AGAVE award
- Festival Reading
- Publication in a special commemorative book of a collection of shorts limited to the top 10 authors from the competition
- Syndicated International Press Release announcement
- A complete travel package to and from the Festival


THE 2010 OAXACA INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE COMPETION
HONOURABLE MENTION AWARD FOR LITERATURE
*Will be awarded to eight works of literature selected by the committee-Four in English and four in Spanish.

The author(s) will be awarded the following:
- Honourable Mention Award
- Publication in a special commemorative book of a collection of shorts limited to the top 10 authors from the competition
- Syndicated International Press Release announcement


HURRY TO SUBMIT YOUR STORY. SUBMISSIONS ARE LIMITED To 1000 ENTRIES AND THE DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2010

Submit your project prior to JUNE 10, 2010 and receive a 30% early registration discount!

How to submit:
In order to reduce the costs of printing and postage and in the spirit of being a bit greener, The OAXACA INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE COMPETITION accepts electronic submissions rather than hard copies.

Please include the following in your electronic submission:
- A cover letter with brief bio and contact information including your e-mail address
- A WORD only attachment including a title page, an acknowledgments page, and your literature with numbered pages
- In the body of the email please include your Unique Paypal Transaction Number

Email your submission to lit@oaxacafilmfest.com

Please submit your $15 entry fee via Paypal.
*Early Submission entry fee is just $10 and ends June 10, 2010.

Deadline
The annual deadline for the prize is July 31, 2010.

About the judges
All entries are judged by distinguished individuals in various cultural fields.

Notification
The two AGAVE awards for literature and the eight honourable mention awards will be announced on September 16, 2010.

Other Notes
Multiple submissions are acceptable, but each submission must be entered and paid for separately.
*Authors retain all rights to their work.

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