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Group-Sponsored The Holidays - A Writing Contest

Group-Sponsored The Holidays - A Writing Contest

Details

Deadline:Dec 24, 2016
Fee:Free

The Holidays are coming! The Holidays are coming! The Short Story Writers Group has organized a writing contest to celebrate The Holidays. It doesn’t matter if it’s a humorous holiday, crazy Christmas, horrifying Hanukkah, or a kooky Kwanzaa, this time of year means something different to everyone. Let your creative juices flow like eggnog at a Christmas party. Light the fires of your imagination like it was a menorah. Provide the world of Scribophile and Whoville alike with a story under 2,500 words. Keep it under 2,500, or you could be put on the naughty list. Good luck, and happy holidays!

In addition to the prizes below, an additional 5 points may be awarded for the funniest story.

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:$25 cash via PayPal, one year Scribophile Premium upgrade, 15 karma points
2nd prize:$25 cash via PayPal, 15 karma points
3rd prize:15 karma points
4th prize:5 karma points
5th prize:5 karma points

Rules

  • Entries must be received before 11:59 PM, December 24, 2016 (UTC).

  • Entries must be no more than 2,500 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 The Holidays - A Writing 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 Short Story Writers 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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