Mystery Short Story Contest.

FYI Anyone interested in a short mystery contest?

“Dressing for Success Can Be Murder” Story Contest sponsored by Clued-In Press Mystery Symposium. Is there a story lurking behind those long, hot, leather boots? Or those disco party clothes? Or that leisurewear suit still hanging in your brother’s closet? Clued-In Press is looking for a few good stories in the mystery, crime, thriller, suspense or cozy genre. The only requirement is that the story issue swirls around an article of clothing. Hot pants, stretch pants, poodle skirts. Anything goes. Send us your stories.

Word count: Up to 2,000 words
Entry Fee: $10
Prizes: First prize, $100, Second prize $50, and Third prize $25
Guidelines
1. All stories must be original, unpublished, and not submitted elsewhere at the time of submission. Clued-In Press reserves the one-time publication rights for winning entries to be published in Clued-In, on the website or on other digital venues.
2. Use standard manuscript format including: 1” margins, Times New Roman 12 font, and double spacing.
3. Contain a title sheet with your name, address, email address and phone number. Entries received with names and other identifying information on the story will be disqualified.
4. Use running headings with the name of the story and the page number in upper right hand corner on all pages other than the title sheet.
5. Include four copies of the story.
6. Include an SASE for total cost of mailing if you would like the copies returned.
7. Deadline: Must be posted marked by February 15, 2008.
8. Winning entries will be announced at the Clued-In Mystery Symposium on April 5, 2008. Winner need not be present to accept prize.
9. All entries with an appropriate SASE will be returned after the event.
10. Multiple submissions are okay. Every submission must be accompanied by the $10 reading fee. All decisions of the judges are final.
Submissions should be mailed to:
Adele Polomski
Contest Coordinator
40 Brook Drive
Milltown, NJ 08850