Suspense Magazine's 2010 Writing Contest

09 August 2010
Suspense Magazine's 2010 Writing Contest
Deadline: 31 December 2010
Geographical coverage: undisclosed
Reading Fee: none
Accepts (genre): suspense/thriller/mystery stories
Prize/Payment: books and $50 for 2nd place
Contact: contest@suspensemagazine.com

Suspense Magazine is now accepting submissions for the THIRD annual writing contest!

Winners will receive the following:

Grand Prize: Twelve books (some autographed) from each of the authors of the month for 2010. To keep updated on the authors of the month check out the 2010 Author of the Month page at www.SuspenseMagazine.com. All books are brand new with many coming from the author directly.

Second Place: $50.00 gift card to Amazon.com.

Third Place: $25.00 gift card to Amazon.com.

GUIDELINES:
1. All Stories must be in the suspense/thriller/mystery genre.
2. Stories must be at least 1,500 words and no more than 5,000. You will be able to submit as many stories as you wish. Stories that do not fall within that range will not be considered.
3. Stories must be submitted in the body of your email. ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE OPENED.
4. Must have a valid email address, as this is how you will be contacted if you win.
5. Contest runs from March 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010.
6. Winners will be announced in February/March 2011.
7. All stories will be judged by an independent panel.
8. Authors will be notified by email if their story is published online or within the pages of Suspense Magazine.
9. Email all submissions to contest@suspensemagazine.com.
10. Questions should be directed to editor@suspensemagazine.com.
11. The Judges decisions are final.
12. All Stories must be original, any plagiarism will result in disqualification of that story and no additional items will be accepted from author.

More information here.
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