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The Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

Sponsored by The Austin Chronicle, BookPeople, and 93.3 KGSR

Join The Austin Chronicle, BookPeople, and 93.3 KGSR for the Eighteenth Annual Short Story Contest Reception

The winners of the Eighteenth Annual Austin Chronicle Short Story contest will be announced at BookPeople at 7pm on Wednesday, February 10. You are invited to hear the first-, second-, and third- place winners read their short stories at the special reception. Honorable mentions will also be announced. Refreshments and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

In 2009, over 600 people submitted their short story for consideration, and five people will be recognized for their work. All the manuscripts submitted were the original work of the contestant and have never before been published. The first-place winner's story will be published in the February 12, 2010 issue of The Austin Chronicle.

1st Place - $800

2nd Place - $350

3rd Place - $250

Honorable Mentions (2) to receive $50 gift certificate to Book People.

Special Thanks to the 2009/2010 Short Story Contest Judges: Jim Lewis, Erin Pringle, Clay Smith, and Mary Helen Specht.



Previous winners:
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995



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