Press Release Backgrounder:
For immediate release, February 2, 2004
Contact: Violette Malan, 613-272-3591
2004 Scene of the Crime
short story contest rules
WOLFE ISLAND PRIZE
for first Canadian short crime fiction
First Prize: $50.00
Second and Third Prizes: $25.00 Gift Certificates from Novel Idea Bookstore
Contest Guidelines
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Stories must be written by either Canadian citizens or those resident in Canada who are previously unpublished in
mystery or crime fiction
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Previous winners are ineligible
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Submit 3 copies of your entry, postmarked or hand delivered by May 15, 2004.
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The story must be fiction, and a mystery (crime, suspense, private eye, etc.)
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The author's name, address, phone number and email address must be included on a separate sheet of paper. The name of
the author should not appear on the story itself. Entries not complying with this rule will be disqualified.
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Include the story's title and page number in the top right hand corner of each page
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Manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced, on regular white bond paper (use one side only), in flush left mode
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Story must not exceed 3500 words
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Stories must be original and unpublished up to the time the winners are declared June 15, 2004. Winners will be
notified by telephone.
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Entries are limited to one per person and must be mailed. Stories submitted by fax or email will not be accepted
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No changes will be allowed to a story once it has been received. Manuscripts will not be returned. To ensure that
stories have reached the judges, participants may include a stamped, self-addressed postcard with their entries.
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Entry must be accompanied by a $5.00 entry fee. Make cheques payable to Scene of the Crime.
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Keep a copy of your final manuscript. No copies will be returned.
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Results will be posted on the Scene of the Crime website. If you wish to be notified of the results if you do not win,
include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your entry.
Send entries to:
By Mail:
Wolfe Island Scene of the Crime Short Story Contest
c/o M. Lollar
1010 Highway 95, RR#3
Wolfe Island, ON, K0H 2Y0
By Hand:
Wolfe Island Scene of the Crime Short Story Contest
Novel Idea Bookstore
156 Princess Street
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