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Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest
Winning Writers - Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest


Welcome to the 15th annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest sponsored by Tom Howard Books. Any type of original short story, essay or other work of prose is eligible. Prizes totaling $3,200 will be awarded, up from $3,000 in the previous contest. Click here to read about past winners.



Submission Period
Entries accepted August 15-March 31 (postmark dates).
Early submission is encouraged.

What to Submit
Short stories, essays or other works of prose, up to 5,000 words each. There are no restrictions on style or theme. Each entry should be your own original work. You may submit the same work simultaneously to this contest and to others, and you may submit works that have been published or won prizes elsewhere, as long as you own the online publication rights.

Prizes and Publication
First prize: $1,200. Second prize: $800. Third prize: $400. There will also be four High Distinction Awards of $200 each. The top ten entries will be published on the Winning Writers website (over one million page views per year) and announced in Tom Howard Contest News and the Winning Writers Newsletter, a combined audience of nearly 20,000 readers.

Entry Fee
The reading fee is $12 per entry. This covers your submission of one short story or prose work of up to 5,000 words. Contestants may submit as many entries as they like. Please note: Generally entry fees are not refundable. However, if you believe you have an exceptional circumstance, please contact us within one year of your entry.

Deadline
March 31, 2007. Your entry must be postmarked or submitted online by this date.

How To Submit

Click here to submit by mail (check or money order)
Winning Writers
Attn: 2007 Tom Howard Short Story Contest
351 Pleasant Street, PMB 222
Northampton, MA 01060-3961
USA

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Winning Writers - Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest

Announcement of Results
The winners will be announced on WinningWriters.com on July 15, 2007.
Entrants with valid email addresses will receive an email notification.

English Language
Writers of all nations may enter. However, the works you submit should be in English. If you have written a work in another language, you may submit an English translation.

Judges
A former journalist and magazine editor, John H. Reid has judged literary contests for over 15 years. He has published several novels, a collection of poetry, a guide to winning literary contests and 24 books of film criticism and movie history. See his work at Lulu. Mr. Reid is assisted by Dee C. Konrad. A leading educator and published author, Ms. Konrad was Associate Professor in the English faculty of Barat College of DePaul University, and served as Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the year 2000-2001.