To celebrate the release of our first title, a short story collection by award-winning Carolina writer, Dawn DeAnna Wilson, Carraway Bay Press will be posting information about short story competitions. Follow us on Facebook.


The Per Contra Prize for Short Fiction
$1,000 Grand Prize plus Publication in Per Contra for the Top Ten Entries.
GET THE GUIDELINES FOR THE 2nd Annual PER CONTRA PRIZE - CLICK HERE


GUIDELINES

The story must be the original work of the author; however, collaborative work of two authors is acceptable when so noted. All entries must be written in English. Translations of other author's works may not be submitted.

No previously published work or works forthcoming elsewhere may be submitted.

Simultaneous submissions are acceptable; if accepted elsewhere, we ask that they be withdrawn from the contest immediately, but the reading fee is non-refundable.

Stories must be at least 1,000 words and may not exceed 3,000 words.

Authors may send as many entries as they wish, but a $10 fee must accompany each submission.

Manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced, minimum 12 point type.

Author’s names, together with an accurate word count, and the title must appear on the cover sheet only. DO NOT PLACE AUTHOR’S NAME ON THE MANUSCRIPT.

Title and page number should appear on each page of the story.

Include a self-addressed postcard or envelope with postage if you want to be notified that your manuscript as been received.