Chattanooga Readers and Writers Fair taking submissions from local writers

For the first time, Chattanooga Readers and Writers Fair is holding a submission period open to local writers for this year’s fair. Any submissions that are accepted will be featured at the fair and those authors will be asked to present a reading.

“We’re interested in showcasing the work of local authors in multiple genres, with categories including nonEnglish, creative nonfiction, fiction and poetry,” says Leah Bailey, a member of the fair committee.

“This event is by and for local authors, so we’re excited to explore our local talent and give them a platform to exhibit their work,” she says.

The Chattanooga Readers and Writers Fair will take place at the Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St., on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fair is free to attend and will feature an open mic session, vendors, children’s activities and a flash fiction challenge. Author readings will be held in the main-floor auditorium, vendor booths with readings on the fourth floor, and an open mic and other literary performances will take place on the front plaza.

RULES FOR APPLYING:

Authors must live within 60 miles of Chattanooga Public Library’s downtown branch.

Since the Chattanooga Readers and Writers Fair is a family event held at a public library, all contents must meet the standards of the library.

All work must be your original work.

Authors must submit their applications by midnight July 14.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:

Contact info including name, address, email, phone

Category for which you are applying Title(s) of your work Sample of work: pdf attachment, maximum 1,000 words

Link to author page or published work

Short one-paragraph biography about yourself

Submit appplications via email to: crwfair@ gmail.com

Applicants will be notified of acceptance and time slot by Aug.10.

The Chattanooga Readers and Writers Fair is an annual nonprofit event hosted by the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild. For more information on the fair or submissions, go to www.CRWFair.org. Inquiries regarding vendor booths and sponsorship opportunities should be emailed to readnwritefair@gmail.com.