Contest Submission Guidelines:

• Submission period: January 1-June 15, 2016.  
• Previously unpublished works of fiction up to 8,000 words. Please note, "published" includes any work published in print or online, including online magazines, blogs, public social media sites, etc. 
• Multiple submissions will be accepted for the contest only. Simultaneous submissions are also accepted, however, we must be notified immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
• Only authors currently residing in the United States are eligible.
• Submissions will only be accepted via the website. Please email contest@philadelphiastories.org if you are having any trouble with your submission.
• There is a $12 reading fee for each story submitted.
• All entrants will receive a complimentary one-year membership to Philadelphia Stories.
• Winners will be announced by October 1, 2016.