The El Libro Foundation announced the seventh edition of its prestigious Annual Literary Contest dedicated to volumes of unpublished stories, whose main objective is to promote literary production in the Spanish language.

This contest, open to writers over 18 years of any nationality, offers important cash prizes and the possibility of wide dissemination for the winning works.

Those interested may participate by sending an original and unpublished volume of stories in their entirety.. The works must be written in Spanish, have between 200.000 Y 400.000 characters (including spaces and signs), and be presented in PDF format under a pseudonym. The reception of proposals will be open until 7 February 2025, and the complete bases are available on the foundation's official site.

The jury of this edition, composed of renowned authors such as Alejandra Kamiya, Juan José Becerra and Margarita García Robayo, will select three winners from a maximum of ten finalist works. The prizes will consist of sums of $5.000.000, $1.400.000 Y $900.000 for the first, second and third place, respectively. further, The jury may award honorable mentions if it considers it appropriate..

The ruling will be announced shortly before the 49th Buenos Aires International Book Fair, where the awards ceremony will also be held. The winners will have the support of the foundation to manage production, distribution and promotion of his works, at no additional cost.

This contest not only represents a significant economic opportunity, but also a springboard for emerging and established writers who wish to make their talent known and consolidate their literary career.. For more information and inquiries, Interested parties can contact the email address Premioliterario@el-libro.org.ar.