Write an original, factual, first-person travel story that centers on a crossing of some kind. Your travel story should, as always, grow around the context of a place or experience; we want to see the theme being used in a way that enhances both. Editors will be looking for originality, voice, and a satisfying story arc that captures attention and makes use of imagery to pull the reader along at every step.

One winner will be selected and have their work published on Intrepid Times. The winner will be paid a cash-prize of US $200 via PayPal. We will also choose up to five shortlisted entries to be published on Intrepid Times under our standard “Travelogue’ submission terms and payment. Entry is free of charge to all writers.

We are keen to encourage quality, so suggest writers to check their stories before submitting using Prowritingaid. They have free and paid versions and are the best writing software we know to help improve grammar, readability and check for repetition, ‘sticky’ sentences and suggest alternatives.