13th International Short Story Contest opens to submissions
firstwriter.com – Monday May 2, 2016

The firstwriter.com Twelfth International Short Story Contest has now closed. The judging process will now begin, and the winners should be announced in the summer.
But don't worry if you missed the deadline – entries are now being accepted for the Thirteenth International Short Story Contest. The competition is open to stories in any genre and on any subject, up to 3,000 words.
For more details, and to submit your entry online, go to https://www.firstwriter.com/competitions/short_story_contest/


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