We’re looking for short stories! Think you can write a winning story in less than 1,500 words? Enter the 14th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition for your chance to win $3,000 in cash, get published in Writer’s Digest magazine, and a paid trip to our ever-popular Writer’s Digest Conference in New York City! The winning entries will be on display in the 14th Annual Writer’s Digest Competition Collection.
Wondering what’s in it for you?
- A chance to win $3,000 in cash
- Get national exposure for your work
- A paid trip to the ever-popular Writer’s Digest Conference in New York City
How to enter: register and pay online or download a printable entry form. (Early-Bird Entry fees are $20 per manuscript.)
Early-Bird Entry Deadline: November 15, 2013
One First Place Winner will receive:
- $3,000 in cash
- Their short story title published in Writer’s Digest magazine’s July/August issue
- A paid trip to the ever-popular Writer’s Digest Conference in New York City!
- A copy of the 14th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition Collection
- A copy of the 2014 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market
- A copy of the 2014 Guide to Literary Agents
The Second Place Winner will receive:
- $1,500 in cash
- Their short story title published in Writer’s Digest magazine’s July/August issue
- A copy of the 14th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition Collection
- A copy of the 2014 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market
- A copy of the 2014 Guide to Literary Agents
The Third Place Winner will receive:
- $500 in cash
- Their short story title published in Writer’s Digest magazine’s July/August issue
- A copy of the 14th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition Collection
- A copy of the 2014 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market
- A copy of the 2014 Guide to Literary Agents
Fourth through Tenth Place Winners will receive:
- $100 in cash
- Their short story titles published in Writer’s Digest magazine’s July/August issue
- A copy of the 14th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition Collection
- A copy of the 2014 Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market
- A copy of the 2014 Guide to Literary Agents
Eleventh through Twenty-Fifth Place Winners will receive:
- A $50 gift certificate for writersdigestshop.com
- A copy of the 14th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition Collection
Early-Bird Deadline: November 15, 2013
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About 14th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Story Competition Collection
This special competition collection features the winning entries by the top 25 winners. You can purchase a copy online or order by mailing in the printable entry form. (You are not required to purchase the collection to enter the competition.)
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