HWG is proud to present a Short Story Contest sponsored by the Writers of Southern Nevada
Submission Period: June 15 to August 31, 2024
We are now accepting short stories in fiction or nonfiction for the Writers Unblocked anthology.
Contest Click Here!
Fee:
$10 per work
Prizes:
First Place—$500
Second Place—$400
Third Place—$300
What to Submit:
An unpublished and edited work of either Fiction or Nonfiction (there is no limit to the number of submissions)
How to Submit:
Register for the contest
Email your completed submission to anthology@hendersonwritersgroup.com
If submitting more than one work, include the 5-digit order number(s) from the receipt
Submission Guidelines:
No more than 4,000 words per work
Word document (Word 97-2003 or later, electronic format only)
One (1) inch margin, all around
Double-spaced
Times New Roman 12-pt font
Work should include a Header (title with page numbers or title only) and Page Numbers (in header or at bottom of page)
A Cover Page (first page of work or separate document) that includes (1) Name of Author, (2) Title of Work, (3) Fiction or Nonfiction, and (4) Word Count (not counting title or cover page data)
Do not place your cover page in the body of the email. It should be either its own Word document OR the first page of the work.
Submissions not following these guidelines will be returned and can be resubmitted if they meet the deadline.
