AHWA Flash & Short Story Competition
The AHWA Flash & Short Story Competition is open to submissions from January 1, until May 31, 2010!
What We're After: Horror stories, tales that frighten, yarns that unsettle us in our comfortable homes. All themes in this genre will be accepted, from the well-used (zombies, vampires, ghosts etc) to the highly original, so long as the story is professional and well written. No previously published entries will be accepted – all tales must be an original work by the author. Stories can be as violent or as bloody as the storyline dictates, but those containing gratuitous sex or violence will not be considered.
There are two categories for submission:
FLASH FICTION
Stories up to 1000 words in length. The winning author will receive paid publication in Midnight Echo; The Magazine of the AHWA and an engraved plaque.
SHORT STORY
Stories with 1001 to 8000 words. The winning author will receive paid publication in Midnight Echo; The Magazine of the AHWA and an engraved plaque.
ENTRY DETAILS
Writers may submit to one or both categories, but entry is limited to 1 story per author per category. No simultaneous submissions. Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Entry Fee:
AHWA Members have free entry.
Non-AHWA Members: $5 for flash fiction, $10 for short story entries.
Secure payments can be made via Paypal using our Palpal id ahwa@australianhorror.com
Alternative payment options are available; please contact us at competitions@australianhorror.com and we will provide appropriate details.
Electronic submissions (attached in WORD or RTF format) should be emailed to competitions@australianhorror.com. Please put “Competition entry” in the subject line, and include author name, contact details and story word length in the body of the email.
Mail submissions will ONLY be accepted as a last resort (we would prefer email submissions to save the trees); please contact us before sending anything through.
Competition closes 31st May 2010.
Please edit your manuscripts before sending them through to us!
Contact competitions@australianhorror.com if you have any further questions.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
- 2009 Flash and Short Story Competition Winners
- 2008 Flash and Short Story Competition Winners
- 2007 Flash and Short Story Competition Winners
- 2006 Flash and Short Story Competition Winners
- 2005 Flash and Short Story Competition Winners