How to Submit a Manuscript

***Please Check Back for an Updated List of Dates for the Manuscript Competition***

October 2017-January 15, 2018

• The manuscript competition begins with an open call for submissions.  To enter the competition, interested candidates should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a book prospectus to the Executive Director at: ici@vanderbilt.edu (candidates may also send this information by hard copy). 

 

• Based on the preliminary submissions, the Executive Director will invite candidates to submit full manuscripts to the competition.

 

• See the Timeline for details about the judging and awards process.

 

For more information, contact:

Hortense Spillers, executive director
Phone: 615-322-3421
Fax: 615-343-8028
ici@vanderbilt.edu