Submission Criteria

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

     Be sure your story:

• Has a good opening        
• Is well paced
• Works when read aloud—can experience the scene
• Has interesting characters
• Is believable, within the context of the story 
• Has a satisfying ending

SHORT STORY FORMAT

1. Manuscript typed on 8 1/2” by 11” paper
   
2. Margins: 1 inch from paper edges
   
3. Pitch: 12-point
   
4. Font: Times New Roman, Courier, Courier New, or Arial
   
5. Double-spaced
   
6. Indented paragraphs
   
7. Number pages in the upper right-hand corner
   
8. Include the title, name, word count on first page of the manuscript
   
9. Spell check and proofread your manuscript