Entry Fee: $10 (or submit to the e-zine for free)
Deadline: June 30, 2009
Lunch Hour Stories hosts an annual short story writing contest. This year’s opens on April 1, 2009, and all entries are due by June 30, 2009. They are looking for mainstream stories between 4,000 and 8,000 words; something that a person could read on a lunch hour. The grand prize winner receives $150 cash and publication. They also publish a selection of other entries that did not win. They allow up to three submissions in each envelope, however, each entry requires a $10 fee. If your wallet is clamping shut at the mention of a $10 fee, you might want to consider simply submitting your story for publication in the magazine. You must include a short synopsis of the story with your submission. The Lunch Hour Stories website has Tips for Better Stories to help you craft a story they will accept.
