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Third Annual Long Story Short Award

October 08, 2024

Third Annual Long Story Short Award

The third Annual Long Story Short Award begins today, October 8, and runs until October 29. Entry is free for Oberlin students. All submitted works will be published on the contest webpage and the public (American colleges and universities) will vote on their favorites. Winners will be announced November 27.

Submission Details

  • Submit stories here
  • This year's theme is "Once in a blue moon"
  • Stories may be a maximum of 7,500 characters (including spaces)
  • Stories must be submitted no later than 11:59pm, October 29th
  • Free entry for Oberlin students
  • Winners announced on November 27

Prizes

  • Cash prize of $550 for the public and jury chosen winners
  • Cash prize of $400 for the jury's coeur (jury's favorite)
  • Opportunity for international publication across 500+ Short Story Dispensers