International Short Story Competition Rules

Hard Hats.jpg
 

  • The International Short Story Competition is open to all nationalities.
  • All entries must be in English.
  • The story must be no longer than 2500 words and previously unpublished.
  • Entrants must be over 18 years old to enter.
  • It must be entirely the writer's own work.
  • Any story that has been viewed on a writer's forum on any website is eligible.
  • The entry fee is £10 per story.
  • You can submit as many stories as you like along with the correct entry fee.
  • Typed entries must be double spaced.
  • Cheques, postal orders or bankers draft must be in pound sterling and made out to Chapter One Promotions.
  • No cash through the post.
  • You can pay and submit online by selecting one of the Payment Options.
  • Repeat the online submission process for each story submitted.
  • For postal submissions include your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address and story title on a separate sheet of paper.
  • No contact details must be written anywhere on the story.
  • The prizes are:

First prize £2500

Second Prize £1000

Third Prize £500 

  • The winners, ten runners up and five highly recommended will be published in Chapter One Promotions anthology.
  • Each writer will receive one copy.
  • The prize money will be issued in the winner's local currency within three months after an agreement has been signed and returned.
  • Previous top three winners are not permitted to enter the competition for one year.
  • The deadline for submissions is midnight on Wednesday 14th January 2009.
  • Only the winners will be notified by post.
  • A list of winners will be available to view on the website from Thursday 30 April 2009.
  • For a list of winners, runners up and those highly recommended, send a sae to Chapter One Promotions marked 'Winners 2009'.  For overseas enquiries please include an International Reply Coupon or £1 fee for postage.
  • The copyright of the story remains with the author who gives Chapter One Promotions permission to publish it as appropriate.
  • The judge's decision is final.

 Return to International Short Story Competition page.