Writers, this one’s for you.
LitFest New West has announced its 2018 short story fiction contest, open for submissions from now until March 1, 2018
The contest is open to original works of fiction, not previously published in print or online, with a word count of 1,200 to 1,500. The hook? The story must contain a New Westminster theme – whether that’s a person, a location or an event.
Entry fees are $25, or free for members of the Arts Council of New Westminster (membership is $20).
First prize winner receives $1,000, with second earning $500 and third earning $300.
There are also prizes in the youth division, with prizes for 12-13, 14-15, and 16-18. In each category, prizes of $250, $100 and $50 will be awarded, and all entrants will receive a minimum $25 bookstore gift card.
Check out www.litfestnewwest.com for all the details.
