Here are the details:
How to enter:
- All entries must have to do with Christmas, but have a distinctly Apex slant – dark science fiction, fantasy, or horror
- You can submit anytime between now until December 16th
- 250 word limit
- Email entries to apexwritingcontest@gmail.com with the title and author name in the subject line
- Limit 3 entries per person
- Story should be in the body of the email
Submissions will be read by Jason Sizemore and me (Lesley Conner) with the winning story being published on the Apex blog on December 23rd. Besides getting their flash fiction published on the Apex blog, the winner also receives the following fantastic prize pack: a short story (up to 5,000 words long) critiqued by Apex owner/publisher Jason Sizemore, payment of 5 cents a word, and a one year subscription to Apex Magazine.
To make sure that everyone has a merry Christmas, all entrants will receive a free issue of Apex Magazine. All you have to do is let us know in your submission email which issue of Apex Magazine you would like and we will send it out to you. Search our back issues to see which one you’d like to own.
I'll have a go. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteOh my! That sounds awesome. Thanks for spreading the word.
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty great. I'll give it the 'ol college try.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're all giving it a go. Inspiration hasn't struck me yet, but there's time yet.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that looks cool. Thanks for the info.
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