LITERARY MAGAZINE CONTEST - Open Division

See Submission Guidelines for this contest

Please  include  a  complete  Entry  Log  for  this  contest.  

1. Feature Story – A human interest, non-fiction story describing a person, place or idea,
rather than an event. This category recognizes excellence in feature writing. It honors the
stylishness and originality with which the author treats his or her subject.

2. Feature Photo – A photo with strong human interest that captures a person, place or idea
rather than an event. An entry consists of a single photo by a single photographer. Photos
that have been manipulated or digitally altered are not eligible. (They should be entered
in the “Illustration” category.)

3. Photo Essay – A group of 3 or more photos and words that develop a point of view. May
either be photos that express an idea or a concept, or documentary photo-journalism shot
in real time. Although photo essays accompanied by text will be eligible, this category
will be judged primarily on the strength of the photographs. Photos that have been
manipulated or digitally altered are not eligible. An entry consists of a single picture
story by one or multiple photographers. If submitting Online photos, entry will include
Web address/URL of the piece being submitted for judging. Individual segments in this
category may be entered in any other TIPA contest category.

4. Illustration – A drawing (hand-drawn or computer-generated) or photo-illustration that

accompanies and complements works of text. Any related text should be submitted with
entry. May also stand alone.

5. Poem – A composition written in lines, either rhyming or free verse, with judging based
on originality, depth of perception, and handling of technical and expressive elements
such as image, metaphor and word choice.

6. Short Story – A work of fiction short enough to be read in a single sitting with judging
based on originality and handling of technical elements such as point of view, dialogue
and characterization.

7. Essay – A short work of non-fiction which may be either personal expression or

argument, with judging based on clarity of style and structure and quality of
development.

8. Story Package – One complete story, either a short story or an essay, with judging based
on art, typography, layout and design as well as the quality of writing.

9. Cover Design – The overall quality of the magazine cover, with judging based on
elements such as art work and/or photography and layout and design.

10. Overall – An entry shall consist of two copies of any (up to) three eligible issues. Each
school may have only one entry in this category. Entry consists of printed issues.