It’s that time again, our second annual Short Story Competition is now open for submissions, and this year we’ve bumped the first prize up to £500! What are we looking for: the best short story of up to 2,500 words. Stories can be any genre, but as we’re always on the lookout for the Best Short Story, we advise not sending bribes. They’re welcome, obviously, but we retain the right to keep them even if you don’t win.
Prizes:
1st Prize - £500
2nd Prize - £100
3rd Prize - £50Closing Date: 27th January 2012
Judge: Douglas Jackson
Results: All three winning entries will be published in the April 2012 issue of Words with JAM.
ENTRY:
Stories can be up to, but not exceeding 2,500 words, excluding the title
You can submit more than one entry. First entry submitted is £6, or £10 for two
Please do not put your name anywhere on your prose as it will be judged anonymously
Please download and complete the entry form (see menu left)
By entering the competition you will be automatically entered into our email database to receive future issues of the magazine and newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time.
To submit online
Pay via Paypal and add the Paypal payment reference number to the top of the first page of your entry, above the title, and on the entry form.
Attach entry form and story as a Word Document to an email with the subject 'Short Story Competition 2011' and send to submissions@wordswithjam.co.uk
To submit via Snail Mail
Write out a cheque made payable to ‘J Smith' for the correct amount in Sterling.
Stick the cheque and a copy of your entry form in an envelope and post it (with a stamp on!) to 'Short Story Competition 2011’, Quinn Publications, 2 Malt Kiln Road, Newbiggin, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TU, United Kingdom
Attach entry form and entry as a Word Document to an email with the subject 'Short Story Competition 2011’ and send to submissions@wordswithjam.co.uk
If you really want to submit the actual entry via Snail Mail, print it off on A4 paper, 1.5 line space in either Times or Arial and stick it in the envelope too, but it's preferable if you email it so we have a digital copy
Postal entries need to be postmarked 27th January 2012 to meet the deadline criteria.
A FEW RULES
It is vital that you read the competition rules before submitting. There aren't many! CLICK HERE.
To pay online, CLICK HERE.