Northeast Texas Writers Organization (NETWO) is sponsoring a Fiction Short Story Contest for all interested writers. You do not have to be a NETWO member to enter. Each entry will be assigned a number and scored anonymously by several judges and at least three score sheets will be obtained for each entry. Score sheets will be provided to the author at the end of the contest if postage is provided or they may be picked up at the Awards Meeting in November. Information on the meeting will be provided to each entrant.

Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($100), second ($50) and third ($25) places.

Deadline to enter is October 18, 2014. Maximum word count is 2500 and each entry should include a header with title and page numbers only on each page. Standard manuscript and submission format should be used: double space, 1” margin, Times New Roman 12 pt font. Cover page should include name, address, contact information, word count and genre only with submission attached to cover page.

Entry fee is $10 per entry. Authors should submit 3 copies of EACH entry along with check for appropriate amount made payable to Galand Nuchols, 1214 Choctaw, Mt. Pleasant, Texas 754555-5104. For more information or to submit entries digitally, visit the NETWO website at www.netwo.org

NETWO is non-profit organization established and dedicated to promoting literary pursuits. Membership is open to anyone interested in writing. You do not have to be a published author to become a member.