Short Story Contest for Aspiring Writers

We at View House Publishing are pleased to announce our first annual short story contest for aspiring writers. The theme is open to short stories from all genres. We are looking for original, creative, and poignant pieces featuring convincing characters and great plots. Dr. Shadrach Linscomb will be the judge for the contest.

 

Prizes for the Winners:

1st place $250
2nd place $150

3rd place $50

 

Guidelines:

The contest is open to all

The entry fee is $8 per story (multiple entries are allowed)

Each story can be no longer than 2,500 words and must be written in English

Cover sheet or entry form must be submitted with story (Name, address, email & telephone #)

Unpublished stories should be formatted in Microsoft word or PDF (for online submissions)

Submissions will be accepted from July 1, 2009 to November 17, 2009 (Postmark)

Stories will not be mailed back to the sender and there is no refund for the entry fee

Winners will be announced by December 1, 2009

(Note: Authors retains all rights)

Print this page and mail in the form below or you can download and print the contest guidelines and entry form here.

 

Short Story Contest