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Group-Sponsored Something’s Brewing Contest

Group-Sponsored Something’s Brewing Contest

Details

Deadline:Oct 31, 2016
Fee:Free

Celebrate Halloween this year with Something’s Brewing, a no holds barred contest organized by the Horror! Group. It can be scary, creepy, funny, sexy, suspenseful, and everything in between, as long as your entry can, at the very least, vaguely qualify under the ‘Horror’ genre. Ideally, it should also include the Halloween theme, though not necessary. Top marks will be allocated to plotting, so start crafting your masterpiece right now! All stories must be no more than 1,500 words.

Winning entries

Winners have been announced! Log in to see them.

Prizes

1st prize:20 karma points
2nd prize:15 karma points
3rd prize:10 karma points
4th prize:1 karma point to three honorable mentions

Rules

  • Entries must be received before 11:59 PM, October 31st, 2016 (UTC).

  • Entries must be no more than 1,500 words per Scribophile's count. Any entries found over the word count limit will be disqualified.

  • Multiple entries are not allowed.

  • 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 particular 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 Something’s Brewing Contest". Your work will automatically be considered.

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

  • Entries will be judged by a panel of gracious volunteers from the Horror! Group.

  • You may edit your work before the deadline. Please do NOT edit your work after the deadline, or you will be disqualified.

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