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Sarton Women’s Book Awards: Application

The Sarton Women’s Book Awards honors the best in women’s memoirs and contemporary and historical fiction published during 2017-2020 and selected from works entered. The award is named in honor of May Sarton, who is remembered for her memoirs, novels, and poetry, and is sponsored by Story Circle Network (SCN).

Eligibility. Works published in North America during the eligibility timeframe (January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2020) are eligible. All submissions must be bound books, in their finished, reader-ready form. See the complete guidelines for further information.

Selection and Award. The final selection of the winner is made by professional librarians in April 2021. Winners and finalists will be announced on the Story Circle Network website and to its extensive email list.

Entry Fee. Early Bird Entry (through August 1, 2020): $90. Regular Entry (through November 15, 2020): $110. (All entries include a one-year membership in Story Circle Network).

This application form must be completed online, with entry fee paid online or a check for the entry fee mailed to the address below. If you cannot submit online, please email sartonprize@storycircle.org for instructions. However, we would very much appreciate the online completion of the application form.

Are you the author of the submitted work?*
- Yes
- No
Anyone may submit eligible works.
Applicant Information
Applicant's Name*
Fill this in if the applicant is not the author. If the submission is selected as a winner, the author will be notified.
First Last
Applicant's Email Address*
Applicant's Phone Number*
Author Information
Desired Username*
This will be the username for your user account on storycircle.org. Username cannot be changed after account creation.
You will be logged in automatically when you submit this form, and your password will be emailed to you.
If you're paying by check, you will have limited access to member-only content and features until your check is received.
Auto Username
Username for author's new account when created by non-author.
Author's Name*
First Last
Author's Email Address*
Author's Phone Number*
Author's Mailing Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Book Information
Title of Work*
Category*
If upon review we assign the work to another category, we will let you know.
ISBN Number*
13-digit ISBN, numbers and hyphens only, no spaces
Year of Publication*
Editor/Publisher Information
(works published by major publishing houses are not eligible)
Publisher*
Editor*
If none, enter N/A
Editor's Email
Publisher's website
Submission Type & Payment
You may submit either physical books or an electronic file. Please choose your submission type below.
Submission Type*
How will you provide the book you're submitting?
- eBook (.mobi file)
- Physical Copies
Upload eBook*
Please upload your ebook file here. Currently, only .mobi files are accepted.
Your file will be uploaded when you submit the form.
To remove the current file, click the Choose File button or the ⓧ icon (if it appears) and upload again.
Accepted file types: mobi.
Payment Method*
The entry fee of $110 (includes a one-year membership in the Story Circle Network) may be paid online or by mail, to the address below.
- I am paying the entry fee online via credit card (Visa, MC, Discover accepted).
- I am paying the entry fee online via PayPal.
- I am mailing a check for the entry fee to Story Circle Network, 723 W University Ave #300-234, Georgetown TX 78626.
Entry Fee
Price: $110.00
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Submission package. The submission package consists of the following required items:
1. An entry fee of $90 (during Early Bird) or $110 (includes a one-year membership in the Story Circle Network) for each submission, paid online or by check mailed to Story Circle Network, 723 W University Ave #300-234, Georgetown TX 78626
2. A completed application form for each submission, submitted online. If you cannot submit online, please email sartonprize@storycircle.org for instructions.
3. Three non-returnable copies of each submission, mailed to one of the addresses below:
  - Memoir and nonfiction:
    Sarton Women's Book Awards Coordinator
    PO Box 1616
    Bertram TX 78605-1616
  - Historical Fiction:
    Sarton Women's Book Awards Coordinator
    10332 SW 14th Drive
    Portland OR 97219
  - Contemporary Fiction:
    Sarton Women's Book Awards Coordinator
    2615 Theresa Blanchard Lane
    Austin TX 78748
The application must be completed, author questionnaire submitted, and payment received by November 15, 2021. Books must be postmarked no later than November 15, 2021. Submissions that do not meet these requirements are incomplete and ineligible for this year's competition but (if eligible) will be held for the 2022 competition. The entry fee for incomplete submissions will not be returned. A stamped self-addressed postcard may be included with the books if confirmation of receipt of complete package is desired.
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Sarton Women’s Book Awards: Application

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