Group-Sponsored The Moment It Hit You Contest
Details
| Deadline: | Jun 17, 2018 |
| Fee: | Free |
The moment you first knew what it was like to fall in love, or the moment you realised that you don’t have to fall in love to live happily after, or the moment you understood you liked girls, or boys, or both, or…
The moment you decided that you wanted to wear skirts and dresses and make-up. Or the moment you threw all of them away. Or…
The moment you knew that you were more than a stereotype.
The moment you got your first glimpse of who you really are.
The Gay Writers & Friends (GW&F) group is looking for stories of any genre about reflection and self-discovery, exploring a pivotal moment in which a character learns something about themselves and how this discovery changes them.
Metamorphosis.
Share your tales of caterpillars unfurling their kaleidoscopic butterfly wings.
LGBT+ content is welcomed and encouraged, but not required. Any genre permitted.
Entries will be judged on their interpretation of the prompt, emotional depth, and writing quality. We’re looking for stories which will linger long after the last word.
Two honorable mentions will receive 2 karma points each.
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: | 20 karma points |
| 5th prize: | 15 karma points |
| 6th prize: | 10 karma points |
| 7th prize: | 5 karma points |
Rules
Entries must be received before June 17th 2018, 23:59 PM, UTC.
Short stories, flash-fiction, screen-plays, and poetry are eligible. Novel chapters will not be considered.
All genres welcome.
Fiction and non-fiction allowed.
Entries must be 3,000 words or fewer by Scribophile’s count.
Only one entry per member, please. Multiple entries will all be disqualified.
Work must have Public visibility on Scribophile until the 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 Moment It Hit You Contest.” Your work will automatically be considered. The check box 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 other members’ work.
First, second and third place winners must have a valid Paypal account.