STORY CONTEST GUIDELINES
In six hundred words or less write a short story where the protagonist receives unexpected news from a Doctor, Dentist, or other medical professional
WHAT ARE THE CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS?
There must be at least the protagonist and the medical professional. Aside from that, you are free to include as many (or few) characters as you like.
WHERE SHOULD IT BE SET?
It should be set in a hospital, doctor’s office, or other relevant facility.
WHEN IS THE DUE DATE?
Entries are due 29 of May 2015 for a June 5 winners announcement
ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS?
Medical professionals use all sorts of werid machines and appartus. Make use of these items and include them in your story. Look at the sterility of medical equipment v the natural biology of people, germs, and life in general.
SUBMISSION FORMAT
Include the title, author name and contest name like this
STORY NAME
by Author Name
For the AWARD NAME Contest
WHERE CAN I ENTER?
You can enter at our Submissions page.
PRIZE
Winner receives feedback on up to 5000 words of a short story or manuscript they have written by one of our volunteers.