Contests

It’s that time of the every-other-year at Passages North contest central. Our two fiction contests are now open for submissions. Send us your best story, your most striking short-shorts. Make it really tough for Caitlin and Roxane to choose a winner.

Waasmode Short Fiction Prize

Prize: $1,000 First Place
Entry fee: $15 per story (up to 7500 words)
Judge: Caitlin Horrocks
Deadline: March 15, 2012

Just Desserts Short-Short Fiction Prize

Prize: $1,000 First Place
Entry fee: $15 for 1-3 short-shorts (up to 1000 words each)
Judge: Roxane Gay
Deadline: March 15, 2012

We accept either electronic or paper submissions. Click here to submit online, or send paper manuscripts here:
Passages North
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Ave.
Marquette, MI 49855

Indicate the contest name on the envelope, and make checks payable to “Northern Michigan University.” All entrants will receive a copy of Issue 34, the contest issue. Email passages@nmu.edu with any questions.

Elinor Benedict Poetry Prize

Prize: $1,000 First Place
Entry fee: $15 for 1-3 poems

Thomas J. Hruska Memorial Prize in Nonfiction

Prize: $1,000 First Place
Entry fee: $15 per essay