Short-Short Story Contest

NO ENTRY FEE

Beginning 1 October 2006 Grizzly Bookz began sponsoring another twice-yearly short-short-story writing contest.
It will continue as long as there are enough entrants. There will be ONE WINNER ONLY.

He/she/it will receive a check for $50, plus a certificate with the title of the winning story and author’s name, and also a one-year subscription to The STORYTELLER magazine, where the story will be published.
Stop by Regina Williams’ website and havalook. That’s her URL below.
Best short story magazine that I’ve ever read http://www.freewebs.com/fossilcreek/storyteller.html

All properly submitted stories will be judged by an independent editor. The winner will be notified each January 1st and July 1st. . .Or sooner if I’m not on a book signing tour. We accept all genres, but The STORYTELLER is a family magazine — submit accordingly. We do not accept pornography, erotica, graphic horror, graphic language, graphic violence or anything deemed racial or biased toward any religion, race or moral preference.

CONTEST RULES

• Submission dates: October 1st through 31st — April 1st through 30th. All submissions before and after these dates will be deleted.
• Maximum word count of story text — 500
• Courier 12 point — double-spaced. —No indent — Separate paragraphs with one extra hit on ENTER.
• Use italics for thoughts…[Stan looked up; thinking, I’ve met her before.]
• NO ATTACHMENTS.
• Send your story in the body of an email to: magersrick@yahoo.com
• Include your name—phone number—email address—word count of the text.

Story content will be the primary consideration to choose the winner, BUT good spelling and punctuation will help you win. —only one story per contest…if you flame out, try again in 6 months. Keep writing and good luck.
The Grizz

The 'GRIZZ' is always happy to hear from you.
E-mail: magersrick@yahoo.com