The Speculative Literature Foundation announces the 2008 Older Writers Grant

SPECULATIVE LITERATURE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2008 OLDER WRITERS GRANT

SPECULATIVE LITERATURE FOUNDATION
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For Immediate Release February 20, 2008


SPECULATIVE LITERATURE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES OLDER WRITERS GRANT

The Speculative Literature Foundation (SLF) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2008 Older Writers Grant. The grant of $750 is available to any writer of speculative literature of 50 years or older at the time of application just beginning to work professionally in the field. There are no restrictions on the use of the grant money.

The grant will be awarded by a committee of SLF staff members on the basis of interest and merit. Applicants are asked to submit a brief autobiographical statement, a writing sample, and a bibliography. For full details on how to apply for the grant, please see the SLF web site: http://www.speculativeliterature.org/Grants/SLFOlderWriters.php, or email olderwriters@speclit.org. Applications must be received by March 31st 2008. The successful applicant will be announced on June 1st 2008.


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