A Long Winter’s Night Contest

From dark until dawn can be a long, long way, especially through the dreary nights of winter. Gotham Writers is looking for stories about long winter nights, true or made up, but short: fifty words or less. Entry must be original and unpublished. Entries will be judged on originality, quality, spelling, and grammar.

Gotham will post the winning entry at writingclasses.com/contests The winner will be notified by the end of March

Prize: Publication and a free Gotham writing class.

Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.

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