The Madrid municipality is once again gearing up for one of the most important cultural events on the national literary calendar. It sounds simple, but this year's event marks nothing less than three decades of commitment to the noir genreThis puts this town at the center of the map for all those who enjoy suspenseful plots and social commentary.
For those with a manuscript tucked away in a drawer or mulling over a detective story, this is an opportunity not to be missed under any circumstances. The city council has already laid out the details for both aspiring authors and established writers. be eligible for a prestigious award in the industry.
Participation requirements and delivery deadlines
Those wishing to try their luck in this edition should be aware that the clock is ticking, as the submission period will close definitively on June 20th. The organizers have facilitated the entire process through their digital platforms, allowing them to the submission of the works is entirely electronic through the municipal websites enabled for this purpose.
Regarding the technical specifications of the texts, a narrative balance is sought, requiring a length of no less than 150 pages and no more than 280. It is essential that the stories be completely original, meaning they cannot have appeared in any other publication. no blog, social network or physical medianot even partially, to guarantee the exclusivity of the prize.
A top-tier economic and publishing boost
It's not just the honor of winning; the prize comes with a reward that can give any writer a real boost in their career. The winner will take home a check for €10.000, in addition to seeing their work published thanks to the Collaboration of Edaf Publishing House and Cultural Area from El Corte Inglés, two luxury partners for this event.
A glance at the list of past winners gives an idea of ​​the level of competition here, with names like Pablo Escudero Abenza, who triumphed last year, or established figures such as Alexis Ravelo and Marcelo Luján. The culmination of this talent search will reach its peak during the second half of October, coinciding with the celebration of the Getafe Negro festival, where the official award ceremony will take place.
This thirtieth edition is presented as a historic milestone for local culture, reaffirming a trajectory that has served to catapult numerous artists to professional success. With the guidelines now available for consultation on the official city council websites, all that remains is for the artists to take the final step and submit their proposals before the deadline, keeping the flame of [the competition/art competition] alive. a competition that is already a benchmark in the landscape of European literature.
