FICTION OPEN
Deadline: March 31
Prizes:
- 1st place wins $2,000, publication in Glimmer Train Stories, and 20 copies.
- 2nd-place: $1,000 and possible publication.
- 3rd-place: $600 and possible publication.
Results post on May 31. Winning story will be published in Issue 79.
Other considerations:
- Open to all writers.
- We welcome any length from 2,000 to 20,000 words. (Don’t worry: A great 2,000 word story can compete against a great 20,000 word story. It’s the story that counts.)
- Reading fee is $20 per story.
Awards: First Prize is $4,000, Second Prize is $1,500, Third Prize is $500, and five finalists will receive $100 each. All entries will be considered for publication.
Submission Fee: There is a $20 fee for each entry. And with your entry, you’ll receive three months of complimentary access to Narrative Backstage.
Timing: The contest deadline is March 31, 2010, at midnight Pacific standard time.

