Submit your story – Strasbourg Write A Story Competition

Deadline for submission — 24 February 2023

Instructions — PLEASE READ PRIOR TO FILLING OUT FORM

Before you submit your story, please read the Competition Rules. It’s very important that you’re familiar with the requirements beforehand to avoid delays in processing your entry.
Next, fill out the Entry Form below and attach your short story, which can be no longer than 1200 words in length and MUST be in PDF format (the system will not upload it otherwise).
Please use the following naming convention for the PDF file name: “[your family name]-[your first name]-[name of story]” (e.g., Smith-John-The Winter’s Edge).
Do not include your name, email address, or other identifying information in the story itself. This is to protect your anonymity and therefore assure impartiality during the pre-screening and judging processes.
ENTRANTS 17 AND UNDER: You may enter the competition for free but you MUST attach your proof of age in the form of your passport or ID card, in PDF format, in the space provided on the form below.
Hit the Submit button. A message should display confirming that you’ve submitted your entry.
After submitting your entry, please pay your entry fee using the link below the Submit button (18 years and older only).
When you hit the Submit button, you will receive an email at the address you give below acknowledging your entry. Once the Organising Committee has received both your Entry Form, story, and payment (if required), you’ll receive a message confirming your entry. The process is not automated and may take a few days.

We wish you the best in the competition and look forward to meeting the writer within you!

ENTRY FORM

NOTE: Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

About you

Last Name*

First Name*

Birth Date*
Fill in the date using the date format MM-DD-YYYY or click on the calendar and select the date.

Email*

Phone*

Street address*

Postal code*

City*

Country*

About your story

Story Title*

Word number* (1,200 words max)

Competition category*

File Upload*

- Only PDF format
- Include your surname, first name, and story name in the PDF file name (e.g., Schmidt-John-[Name of Story].pdf).

Other information

Entrants 17 and under only -- Upload proof of age to qualify for free entry.

- Upload your government-issued ID (passport or national identity card).
Name of the person paying your entry fee*
(If you yourself are paying or you are under 18, enter "N/A".)

How are you paying your entry fee?*
PayPalCheckBank transferN/A - I'm under 18
NOTE: Details on paying by check or bank transfer will be given during the checkout phase of the payment process.
How did you hear about the SXB Write A Story Competition?

Declarations

Parental or guardian consent*

- I hereby give my consent for my child/ward to enter the competition.

My manuscript is entirely my own work and has not been previously published.*

I have read the rules of the competition and agree to abide by them.*

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Entry Fee payment — Go to our payment page to pay your entry fee.