Rules:
Contestants will read aloud for two minutes from their original works of fiction or non-fiction in any genre, and a panel of three judges will provide brief verbal critiques in front of an audience. Entries must not have been previously published. Materials presented should not exceed the equivalent of a movie “R” rating. Winners will be determined by the three-judge panel. Judges’ decisions will be overseen by a member of the Board of Directors of Pikes Peak Writers. Decisions are final. Pikes Peak Writers reserves the right to publish winners’ names, prizes and titles of works for use in publicity and other materials. Prizes are subject to change without notice.
Eligibility:
Contestants and attendees must be 18 years of age or older, unless parental consent is verified by PPW. All contestants must sign an affirmation of eligibility and a publicity release form at the event.
Entries must not have been published. Previous Audience Favorite and Best Overall award-winning entries will not be eligible for Icon 6.
Thinking of entering? Here's what Erin Spradlin, last year’s Audience Favorite and winner of a special category, Essay That Should Be Chapter One in Your Book, said about her experience:
I can't express how good it felt to participate in this event, and that was before I knew I won anything. I learned a lot from standing before my peers, presenting my work and receiving feedback on my writing. Aside from the natural high one gets from taking those steps, I also met and networked with other aspiring writers. I will forever be pleased that I did it and would encourage anyone thinking about it to take the plunge. Terrifying? Yes. Worth it? Definitely.
To register or for more information, please go to PikesPeakWriters.com
Deadline for contestant and attendee registration is Tuesday, August 3rd at 5 p.m., so register early since walk-in registrations will only be accepted if we are not full or there are sudden cancellations. Check our website for up-to-the-minute details.
