PUB: Valhalla Press-The Valhalla Press Writing Contest

Valhalla Press Literary Fiction and

Creative Nonfiction Contest

  • First prize: $500, Ereader of your choice and inclusion in Ragnarok, the Valhalla Press 2013 Anthology

  • Second prize: Ereader of your choice and inclusion in Ragnarok, the Valhalla Press 2013 Anthology

  • Honorable Mention: Inclusion in Ragnarok, the Valhalla Press 2013 Anthology

The Valhalla Press Prize honors the best in literary fiction and creative nonfiction.

  • Limit your work to 5000 words.

  • Deadline August 30, 2012. Winners will be announced by September 30, 2012

  • Entry fee is $15 per submission payable via PayPal only.

  • Manuscripts should be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word document or RTF format.

  • Do not put your name on the manuscript document. (This will be entered separately on our website.) A cover letter is not required.

  • Work previously published in print or electronically will not be considered. All work must be original with the writer owning the copyright. International submissions are welcome.

  • Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but we ask that you notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. We regret that there can be no refunds or substitutions for withdrawn work.

  • Valhalla Press acquires first-time International electronic rights from contest winners. All other rights remain with the author.

You may contact us with any questions via email at frank@valhallapress.com.

Valhalla Press, LLC
1115 12th St., NW
Suite 205
Washington, DC 20005
202-341-1158

Click on the Buy Now button to pay your entry fee. Upon completion of the transaction, you will be redirected to the entry form where you may enter your information, and upload your story.