WanderWomen Write Contest FAQs

Are international submissions accepted?
Yes, as long as they are submitted by women.

Can I see last year’s winners?
Click here to see last year’s winners.

Can I submit a piece that has been previously published elsewhere?
Yes, just please indicate where and when it was published.

Does prior publication of a story have any impact on how it is judged?
No.

Where do I submit my story?
Use this form through Google Docs to submit your story. ONLY stories received through this form will be accepted.

Does the story have to have been written this year?
No, it can be written at any time.

Can I submit more than one story?
Yes you can!

What format would you like the story in?
Please only submit via our Google Docs entry form, as described above.

Can I send a hard copy?
No, sorry – electronic submissions only, please.

Is it okay if it’s a story I’ve written about another woman’s travel experience?
Yes, that’s fine, as long as it is written by a woman.

Is there a word count limit?
There’s no limit, per se, but general guidelines call for between 800 – 2,500 words in length.

Is there an entry fee?
No, there’s no entry fee, but you do have to accept the terms and conditions on the entry form.

When is the deadline?
All contest entries must be received prior to December 31, 2011 at 23:59 PST.

I am from India. Can I write about India travel?
Absolutely! You can write about traveling anywhere in the world.

Is it okay to submit more than one article under the same category?
Sure! Just be sure that all articles are assigned to only one category.

I plan to submit a few of my favorite pieces.  Do I need to fill out the form agreeing to the terms and conditions more than once?
We only need you to fill out the form once – your agreement to the terms and conditions will apply to all your contest entries for this year.

If I win but can’t go on the prize trip, is it transferable?
As much as we’d love to support the generous desire to pass on the prize if you win, unfortunately it is non-transferable. (This is in keeping with the company’s policy who is providing the prize.)

Can I submit either a fiction or non-fiction piece?
It must be a non-fiction travel story. Please see the submission guidelines page to view all the story requirements.