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The Dead & Deader Contest

Details

Deadline:Dec 31, 2010
Fee:Free

Just in case Santa skips some of the items on your Christmas list this year, we're boosting the prizes for this next contest.

To participate, submit a short story (under 3000 words) in which something or someone is killed—even though they are already dead. You can go the undead beast route, or something more out of the box, it's up to you—but the more creatively you interpret the challenge theme, the better! Check the rules below for submission details.

Entries are due by December 31st, 2010. The first place winner will receive $150 cash via Paypal, and the second place winner will receive $50 cash via Paypal. (If you don't have or don't want a Paypal account, we can't send you the prize!) Good luck!

Winning entries

Winners have been announced! Log in to see them.

Prizes

1st prize:$150 cash via Paypal
2nd prize:$50 cash via Paypal

Rules

  • Your entry must be short story under 3000 words featuring the theme described above.

  • Entries must be received by December 31, 2010, and winners will be announced within two weeks of that date.

  • Entries will be judged by the Scribophile staff, taking into consideration the ratings given by Scribophile members. Decisions are final.

  • Only one entry is allowed per member. Multiple entries will all be disqualified.

Submission guidelines

  • To enter the contest, post your work on Scribophile and tag it with "dead and deader contest" (without quotes). Your work will automatically be considered.

  • Entry is free, but you'll need karma points to post your work. You can earn karma points by writing critiques of work by other members.

  • Email submissions will not be accepted.

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