Group-Sponsored Funny Bones Contest
Details
| Deadline: | Oct 16, 2021 |
| Fee: | Free |
They say Horror and Humour make strange bedfellows… we say that’s quite rude and none of their business.
Besides, how does one recognize darkness without understanding light? Indeed, we think there’s nothing better to tantalize our candy-corn encrusted taste-buds like a tale that makes us laugh one minute… and scares us stupid the next!
This Halloween, the Humour & Humor Group and BATS would like you to tell us a story that is able to do just that! Dust off those big ol’ cauldrons and heap in generous helpings of both horror and humour. Then show us the delectable creation you’ve cooked up!
Now, it takes a measured touch to find that perfect balance of hilarity and spookiness that really hits the spot. Whether you’re finding dark humour in dire circumstances, or simply telling the story of a murderous ghost with a razor-sharp… wit, it’s your job to find a way to make these unlikely emotions work together.
So, do you have what it takes to tickle our funny bones while sending a chill down our spine? Show us what you’ve got.
Prize money for this contest is provided by the Scribophile Writing Contest Prize Fund.
Winning entries
Winners have been announced! Log in to see them.
Prizes
| 1st prize: | $100 cash via PayPal |
| 2nd prize: | $75 cash via PayPal |
| 3rd prize: | $50 cash via PayPal |
| 4th prize: | 10 karma points |
| 5th prize: | 5 karma points |
Rules
Entries must be received by October 16th, 2021, 11:59PM UTC.
Entries must be 2,500 words or less, per Scribophile’s count.
Multiple entries are not allowed.
Fiction or creative non-fiction only, please.
No poetry or novel chapters.
Work must have Public visibility on Scribophile until winners are announced.
If you have placed in a contest in the past with a piece, you may not resubmit that piece to this contest.
Submission guidelines
To Enter the contest, post your work on Scribophile and check the box that says “Enter this work into the Group-Sponsored Funny Bones Contest.”
Entry is free, but you’ll need karma points to post your work. You can earn karma points by writing critiques of other member’s work.
Winners should be announced by October 31st… in time for Halloween!