Surprising Revelation Short Story Contest

The purpose of the first Indie Seminars short story contest is to give you as an author exposure and an opportunity to win a small cash prize and free publishing and promotion services. While the judges of this contest are all writers, we don't claim that this contest will add to your credibility as a professional writer. There are other contests much more prestigious judged by professional authors for that purpose.

Contest: Write a fictional short story based (however you like) on the concept Surprising Revelation with a maximum of 4,000 words, not counting the title. Contest deadline is midnight January 31st, 2009. (Please note: 'Surprising Revelation' is simply the theme. Please don't use it as your title.)

Purpose: Offer a means of exposure for aspiring writers and an opportunity to teach authors the benefits of independent publishing.

Eligibility: There will be four divisions in which to enter.

Open Class—this option is available to anyone over 18.
College Students between 18-26—must be enrolled as a full-time student.
High School Students 9th-12th grade—must be enrolled as a full-time student.
Middle School Students 7th-8th grade—must be enrolled as a full-time student.

Prizes: For each division:

1st prize $100
2nd prize $50
3rd prize $25

Submission Guidelines
Stories must be less than 4000 words. Any story violating the required word count will be automatically disqualified.
Entries received at or after 12:00 PM (midnight) PST January 31, 2009 will be automatically disqualified.
We are now accepting submissions.
Enter using the form below, or email submissions to contest@indieseminars.com, or mail to:
Indie Seminars—Writing Contest
1000 Sunrise Ave Ste 9B Box 310
Roseville, CA 95661
There is no entry fee.
You may only submit one story for consideration.
The work must be your own and unpublished.
Entries will be judged based on style, originality, technical skills, and content. Proofread your work, if you want to win.
Write about any topic, any genre! As long as you follow the preceding guidelines, your story is what we want to read.

Stories may be submitted online. Visit the contest website for more information.

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