Please read all of the rules and guidelines before you submit your entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rules

To enter, you must complete the online registration form below and upload an electronic file of your manuscript. Please ensure that your manuscript is formatted as follows:

• The manuscript must not have the author's name anywhere on its pages.
• The manuscript must be double-spaced and not exceed 3,000 words.
• Pages must be numbered, and the page number must appear in the footer of each page.
• The manuscript title must appear in the header of every page.
• The manuscript file name must be saved and submitted in this format: "Story Title – Author Name"(Ex.: Librarians in Love – Elsee Dewey).
• Standard fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, or Georgia in 12 point font size must be used.
• Any deviations from these instructions will result in the disqualification of the short story from the contest.

Winners announced at the awards event on May 21.

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