Prick of the Spindle hosts its first ever Fiction Open, and here's why you should submit:
1. Funds from the Open go toward helping Prick of the Spindle become non-profit, which means grants for the journal. And where there are grants, there is growth--which, for us, means future print issues, online workshops for writers, and the continued success of a journal that is truly dedicated to the arts.
2. It's only $5.
3. The three winners and honorable mentions will be published in a special signature print edition. Fiction Open winners will receive a free copy of the edition, which will also be made available for purchase through the website. Additionally, the grand prize winner receives an original piece of art by Cynthia Reeser.
4. All submissions will be automatically considered for publication in regular issues of Prick of the Spindle.
Guidelines.
To submit, send your flash fiction piece of 1,000 words or fewer to emcknight (at) prickofthespindle (dot) com with "Fiction Open" typed in the subject line of your e-mail. The competition has been extended through July 5, 2009. Judges are Cynthia Reeser, Erin McKnight and Scott Bowen.
Your work will be considered once we receive your payment through PayPal. There is no limit to the number of entries, and the reading fee is $5 per entry.
To proceed with payment, click the button below:
On the PayPal website, click the 'Send Money' link. Payments should be posted to artiste (at) amateurartwork (dot) com. Once both the submission and payment have been received, you will receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours. Good luck and happy submitting!
