Deadline 15 July
Description
Buddhapuss Ink mystery short story annual competition call for fresh writings to be published in their Mystery times collection. There are prizes as well.
Guidelines
Theme: Mystery–It can be it murder, cozy, paranormal, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, police procedural, suspense, thriller, or amateur detective.
What is a mystery? In a mystery, the main character must track down the truth about an event, often a murder. If the protagonist is in any danger, it usually becomes a problem only as the detective/protagonist approaches the truth. That's your base, how it plays out is up to you!
No gratuitous sex or violence.
The competition is open to all writers in English except current employees of Buddhapuss Ink LLC.
You must be 18 or older to enter.
No previously published work(s)
Simultaneous submissions are not permitted.
Entries should be between 3000-7000 words in length.
Send your submissions via email with the subject line “Submission for MYSTERY TIMES TEN” from <your name> with your story as an attached file in .doc or .docx (Word) format PLEASE INCLUDE in the body of the email:
Your name and contact information
A brief author bio (2-5 sentences)
Entry should be single-spaced in at least a 12 pt.readable font. We suggest Times New Roman, Courier, or Arial.
Send emails to: Submissions@Buddhapussink.com
Prize
All winning entries will be published in the 2013 Showcase titled Mystery Times 2013 to be published by Buddhapuss Ink LLC.
First and second place winners will receive a new Kindle, featured placement in the book, and Buddhapuss Ink swag.
Third place winner will receive a $25 Gift Card, featured placement in the book, and Buddhapuss Ink swag.
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