Note: All deadlines must be met by 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
November 30, 2007 — Deadline for entry forms and fees to be received by the RWA Office.
Note: Once the contest reaches its 1,200 entry maximum, it will close to new entries, even if it is prior to the November 30th deadline.
January 2, 2008 — Deadline for books to be received at the RWA Office. Failure to meet this deadline shall result in disqualification and forfeiture of the entry fee.
January 5, 2008 — Deadline for RITA contestants to contact RWA Office if they have not received confirmation of entry.
January 21, 2008 — Preliminary round judging begins.
January 21, 2008 — In case of dispute as to whether the entry form and fees were received, the entrant must produce proof of receipt via a copy of a canceled check, front and back, or evidence of a credit card charge.
March 7, 2008 — RITA preliminary round score sheets due to RWA Office.
March 25, 2008 — Notification will be sent to finalists by two-day guaranteed, registered delivery. Phone calls to notify finalists shall also commence.
March 26, 2008 — Release of official finalist list on RWA Web site.
April 9, 2008 — Deadline for finalists to send additional books to the RWA Office.
April 14, 2008 — Final-round judging begins.
June 1, 2008 — RWA Office to receive all final-round score sheets.
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