“The 7th Annual Writer’s Digest Short-Short Story Competition is accepting entries! We’re looking for fiction that’s bold, brilliant … but brief. Send us your best in 1,500 words or less. But don’t be too long about it—the deadline is December 1, 2006.”
The Grand-Prize winner will receive $3,000 (that’s $2—or more—per word).
PRIZES:
First Place: $3,000
Second Place: $1,500
Third Place: $500
Fourth Through Tenth Place: $100
Eleventh Through Twenty-Fifth Place: $50 gift certificate for Writer’s Digest Books
For more details, go to Writer’s Digest , then get busy!
August 21, 2006 - 10:42 am
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on August 21, 2006 - 9:34 pm
I’ve never entered a contest like this before. Thanks for the heads up. I might give it a try after popping over and seeing what they say and maybe get an idea of what kinds of stories they are looking for.
on August 22, 2006 - 1:58 pm
Oh! Thanks for this heads up!! I am considering it seriously.
Nan
on August 22, 2006 - 6:48 pm
Hey Vicki,
I hope you’re entering this!
Thanks for the good info. I haven’t had time to visit blogs lately, but wanted to stop by and say hi. (Be watching for an email too.) God bless~Bonnie
on August 22, 2006 - 10:56 pm
Now, Vicki….you’ve done gone and intrigued me with something like this. Guess I better start some thinking, huh?
Always,
Jimmy
on August 28, 2006 - 1:47 pm
Shelley: It would be awesome if you entered! Thanks for coming by.
Nan: Yes, it’s worth a try–you might win!
Macromoments: Bonnie, you might enter, too. Your writing is great. Thanks for the visit and email. I know you’ve been under deadline. {{Hugs}}
Jimmy: I bet you already have several stories, right? Good to hear from you! Hope all is well.