Stoneslide Media publishes both Stoneslide Books and The Stoneslide Corrective. The company was founded by Christopher Wachlin and Jonathan Weisberg, who oversee all editorial functions. Christopher is a long-time friend of mine. The Stoneslide Story Contest looks like a great one to enter, so I’m sharing the link: http://stoneslidecorrective.com/. Have fun writing!
Laurel Anne Hill (Award-winning author of “Heroes Arise”)
The Stoneslide Story Contest
Open to any kind of story up to 10,000 words in length.
They are looking for previously unpublished stories that exemplify the power of narrative to make one think and feel. Ideal stories will use character, plot, description, humor, and concept to open new emotional and cognitive territory for readers. The contest is judged by the editors.
PRIZES
1st $3,000 + publication
2nd $500 + possible publication*
3rd $250 + possible publication*
Four stories will also be recognized for:
-striking use of wit: $100*
-beguiling character: $100*
-description that makes them think they were really there: $100*
-propulsive plot line and/or scene $100*
*All honorees will be considered for publication in the forthcoming Stoneslide Collection, and/or in The Stoneslide Corrective
DATES
Contest opens Thursday, March 20 (first day of spring)
Entries due by Saturday, June 21 (first day of summer)
Notification made on Tuesday, September 23 (first day of fall)
HOW TO ENTER
What do you have to do? Write a kick-ass story. Go to the Stoneslide website: http://stoneslidecorrective.com/. Submit story and pay a $10 entry fee.
Wait for an answer…
Wait…
Get more and more anxious.
Yell at your kids and the dog.
Imagine how good it would feel to win.
Try using the Stoneslide Rejection Generator to calm your nerves.
Rabidly check your email on September 23.
How do I pay the entry fee?
Is there an address I can send it to?
Can I send my story by snail mail?
Hi Judith,
All the information you need is at http://stoneslidecorrective.com/. Submit your entry and pay online. The direct link is http://stoneslidecorrective.com/?p=4511
Best of luck,
Laurel Anne Hill