News: AHWA Flash & Short Story Competition Reminder

The AHWA Flash & Short Story Competition closing date is fast approaching. The final deadline is 31st May, 2008.

What the AHWA is seeking: Horror stories, tales that frighten, yarns that unsettle us in our comfortable homes. All themes in this genre will be accepted, from the well-used (zombies, vampires, ghosts, etc) to the highly original, so long as the story is professional and well written. No previously published entries will be accepted – all tales must be an original work by the author. Stories can be as violent or as bloody as the storyline dictates, but those containing gratuitous sex or violence will not be considered.

There are two categories for submission:

FLASH FICTION
Stories up to 1000 words in length. The winning author will receive paid publication and an engraved plaque.

SHORT STORY
Stories with 1000 to 8000 words. The winning author will receive paid publication and an engraved plaque.

Full competition details available are available at HorrorScope and the Australian Horror Writers Website www.australianhorror.com

Source: Marty Young, AHWA President