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Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition
Writer’s Digest has been shining a spotlight on up and coming writers in all genres (体裁) through its Annual Writing Competition for more than 80 years. Enter our 89th Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win and have your work be seen by editors and agents!
Prizes
·One Grand Prize winner will receive:
$5.000 in cash and an interview with them in Writer's Digest (Nov/ Dec 2022 issue) and on Writers Digest. com. A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference, including special recognition at the keynote.
·All top winners will receive:
Their names and the title of their winning piece listed in Writer’s Digest and on Writers Digest. com
A one-year subscription (new or renewal) to Writer’s Digest magazine
A one year subscription to Writer’s Digest Tutorials
20% discount off of purchases made at Writer’s Digest University
Pricing and Deadlines
·Early-Bird Deadline: May 6, 2022
Poetry entry—$20 for the first entry; $15 for each additional poetry entry.
Manuscript entry—$ 30 for the first entry; $25 for each additional manuscript entry.
·Regular Deadline: June 6, 2022
Poetry entry—$25 for the first entry; $20 for each additional poetry entry.
Manuscript entry—$35 for the first entry; $30 for each additional manuscript entry.
Preparing your entry
·Please submit text only; illustrations are not accepted.
·Cover pages are optional; titles are not requested or necessary.
·Word counts are not to include entry title.
·Accepted file formal: pdf. Do not attach zipped files, or documents stored on the web.
How to Enter
Create your free Submittable account by clicking the SUBMIT button. If you already have a Submittable account, simply log in!
1. What will all top winners receive?
A. Their winning piece published in Writer’s Digest
B. A paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference.
C. Free permenant subscription to Writer’s Digest magazine.
D. Purchases at a 20% discount at Writer’s Digest University.
2. If someone submits two manuscript entries on May 22nd, how much should he pay?
A. $65 B. $55. C. $45. D. $35
3. Which of the following must be submitted in an entry?
A. Titles. B. Cover pages. C. Texts in pdf. D. Illustrations
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。《作家文摘》的年度写作比赛已经举办了80多年，它一直是所有流派中崭露头角的作家的关注焦点，这是一篇《作家文摘》年度写作比赛的征文启事。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“All top winners will receive”部分最后一句“20% discount off of purchases made at Writer’s Digest University”(在作家文摘大学买东西可以打八折)可知，所有优胜者都可以在作家文摘大学享受8折购买优惠。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Pricing and Deadlines”部分“Regular Deadline: June 6, 2022”中的最后一句“Manuscript entry—$35 for the first entry; $30 for each additional manuscript entry.”(稿件投稿：第一次投稿$35；每增加一篇稿件30美元。)可知，如果有人在5月22日提交两份稿件，他应该支付65美元。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Preparing your entry”部分第一句中的“Please submit text only”(请只提交文字)和倒第二句“Accepted file formal: pdf.”(接受文件格式：pdf。)可知，pdf格式的文本必须在条目中提交。故选C。
