ABC Writers Network

What do we mean by “Amazing Story,” you ask?

A story which grabs us by the throat, demanding we pay attention. A story that tugs at our heart strings. Beautiful words with a lyrical quality. A well-written tale, showing the author is a master storyteller. These are some of the elements we’re looking for in an Amazing Story.

Guidelines

Every entry will receive a free critique!

(Optional: To receive a thorough line edit, enclose an additional $5 per story, plus 9 X 12 SASE with enough postage for returning your story.)

DEADLINE: Postmarked by July 31, 2008.

ENTRY FEE: $5 per entry, maximum of three entries. Checks payable to: The Write Helper. Submissions without entry fee or inadequate fee will be returned to contestant if SASE is provided.

PRIZES: 1^st Place $100

2^nd Place $50

3^rd Place $25

RULES:

1. Open subject, open genre. (No erotica or gratuitous violence.)
2. Unpublished at time of submission, original work of contestant.
3. Standard manuscript form: 81/2 x 11 paper, typed and double-spaced, pages numbered, 12 point Times New Roman.
4. No more than 2,000 words, excluding title.
5. Paper clip your story, no staples.
6. Cover sheet for each story, with contestant’s name, address, phone number, email (if you have one), and title of entry. (Name may only appear on cover sheet, not manuscript.)
7. Postmarked no later than July 31, 2008. DO NOT SEND BY CERTIFIED MAIL!
8. Mail in 9X12 or large envelope with sufficient postage to:

Full Details HERE