Zoetrope's Short Story Contest

Posted by Sarah Turner Jul 28, 2008

Founded by Francis Ford Coppola in 1997, Zoetrope publishes great short fiction.

And guess what? They've just announced their annual short fiction contest.

The deadline is October 1, 2008. Entries must be literary fiction up to 5,000 words. Multiple entries are accepted as long as each is accompanied by the $15 contest entry fee.

The contest will be judged by writer Elizabeth McCracken,an award-winning fiction writer and contributor to Zoetrope.

First prize is $1,000; second prize $500; and third prize $250. The winners and seven finalists will also be considered for representation at a number of prominent literary agencies.

For complete contest details, check out their website or send them an email at contests@all-story.com.

Then sharpen your pencils and get writing!