Calling all writers of funly, funnily and interestingly short stories! Do you have a short story that is unpublished but ready to be embraced by the world? Do you like cash money (as opposed to Monopoly money?) Then you now have 5 days to get it signed, sealed and delivered to the Toronto Star.
The Toronto Star is holding its annual short story contest and here are the basic facts.
Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 (delivered to the head office by 5:00 p.m. by post or in person at One Yonge Street)
Word Count: Up to 2,500 words (double-spaced, one-sided pages)
Prizes: 1st = $5,000, 2nd = $2,000, 3rd = $1,000
Content: Unpublished short story
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Ontario and 16 years of age or older
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