DEADLINE: May 31, 2009

GUIDELINES: http://tinyurl.com/yd6oaz

Sponsored by The Wolfe Pack, this contest requires a traditional mystery in the style of Nero Wolfe, 15,000 to 20,000 words long. Entries must be snail mailed, so be sure to get it in the mail early. The prize is $1000 and publication in Alfred Hitchcock Magazine. If you’ve ever submitted to Alfred Hitchcock or Ellery Queen, you know it’s a difficult market to crack. Closely follow the guidelines on the contest page to ensure you get through the first level of judging.