The SA WRITERS' COLLEGE

Annual Short Story Award

For Unpublished Writers in South Africa

This competition is to acknowledge excellence in creative writing in the Short Story genre. The contest is open to any writer in South Africa who is unpublished.

PRIZES:

· First prize: R2000.00

· Second Prize: R500.00

· Top three entries will be published on our college site and the winners will receive individual editorial guidance on their submitted works.

DEADLINE: 31 March 2008, via e-mail only. Entry is free.

THEME: Unfinished Business

GUIDELINES FOR ENTRIES:

· Entrants must submit a story of maximum word count: 2000 words.

· Stories must not have been previously published.

· Only one story per entrant is allowed.

· Only e-mail submissions are acceptable, with stories attached as Word Documents or PDF files. Mark your entry clearly with the subject line: SAWC Annual Short Story Competition, and submit according to rules below.

· All submissions must be sent to Nichola Meyer: Nichola@sawriterscollege.co.za.

ENTRY FORMAT:

· Your first page must include the story title, your name, email address, and total number of words of the entry.

· Number each page of your piece.

· Do not include your name on any page of your story, except the title page. All entries will be judged blind.

· Make sure your story has been edited and polished according to tips and guidelines provided on our college site www.sawriterscollege.co.za under "Writing Resources".