Max. 500 words, excluding the title. This is one of only two strict rules. Go over 500 words and you’ll be disqualified.
The second no-no is missing the deadline. MASH stories runs every quarter, meaning every three months and a total of four times a year. The deadline for the current competition is 15th April 2016, and the winner will be announced on 15th May 2016.
Any genre is accepted.
There is no submission fee.
Stories can only be in English.
Each quarter, only one submission per person is allowed (three for Mash Club members).
You can include your name anywhere you like.
You can choose any font you like. This is a story-telling competition, not a typography contest.
Submissions are accepted via Submittable. Please visit us on Submittable and attach your story as a Word document there.