Charlotte Writers' Club's MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD!

Elizabeth Simpson Smith Contest Guidelines

• Contest is CLOSED.
• Open to all CWC members and to non-member residents of North and South Carolina.
• Entries must be an original and unpublished. This includes blogs, Facebook, websites and any other digital media.
• Fiction story between 1500-4000 words.
• Please follow guidelines in General Manuscript Requirements, Eligibility & Submission Information.
• Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
• Entry Fees: CWC Members: $20.00, Non-members: $25.00
• Prizes will be awarded in May at the CWC general meeting.
• First place: $250.00, Second place: $150.00, Third place: $50.00.
• For inquiries or questions, contact Contest Chair.

Short Story Contest Judge 
 

Elizabeth Simpson Smith Contest Past Winners