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Group-Sponsored Independence (Day) Contest

Details

Deadline:Jul 31, 2015
Fee:Free

Do you seek independence, or shun it? And what is it you seek independence from? Do you remember a specific day, or a minute, or did your independence happen a lifetime ago?

The Strange/Weird group is looking for stories beyond waving a flag or lying in your hammock. (If you're doing both and not using your hands, that's a start, though.)

The tale must cross borders, and push boundaries of believability.

Winning entries

Winners have been announced! Log in to see them.

Prizes

1st prize:40 karma points

Rules

  • Entries must be received before midnight, Midnight, July 31 (UTC time).

  • Entries must be no more than 3,000 words per Scribophile's count and must be standalone works.

  • Two entries are allowed, but must be submitted in separate posts.

  • Work must have Public visibility on Scribophile until a winner is announced.

Submission guidelines

  • To enter the contest, post your work on Scribophile and check the box that says "Enter this work into the Group-Sponsored Independence (Day) Contest". Your work will automatically be considered.

  • The checkbox will be visible until the contest deadline, which is in UTC time.

  • 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.

  • If you have placed in a contest in the past with a particular piece, you may not resubmit that piece to this contest.

  • All genres welcome except poetry and erotica

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