THE LONG STORY CONTEST, International (formerly The Long Fiction Contest, International), now in its 18th year, has become the premier competition for writers of stories that don't fit the conventional limits imposed by the economics of small press publishing. Named for A. E. Coppard, one of the leading British writers of the 1920's, whose first story was rejected only because it was too long--12,000 words--the contest attracts writers from all over the world. In order to acknowledge and encourage entries from outside the United States, the word International has been added to the title. All submissions must be in English and entry fee in U.S. dollars.
Contest Rules:
Previous winners include: In the Gathering Woods by Adria Bernardi Better Than Home by Joe Hill Raped Diaries by Katherine Glover Setting Up Shop by N. S. Köenings Signal Codes by Jeb Livingood Double Vision by Martha G. Wiseman The Last Full Service Crocodile Ranch in Quintana Roo by Richard Hofheimer Tracking Rachel by Roy Minich Mad Dog by Kathy Flann Benediction by Brent DeLanoy The Christmas Shopper by Tom Smith Along the Highway by Barry North
Most of these can be purchased for $6.95, including postage.
A few First Edition, First Printing copies of Joe Hill's Better Than Home
are still available for $110., plus $7. Priority Mail. E-mail first.
1st Edition, 2nd Printing of BTH can be ordered for $15., plus shipping.
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The Long Story Contest, International
A. E. Coppard Prize for Fiction
2010