Is one of your life goals to become a published author?
It’s common knowledge that if you’ve always wanted to write a book, now is the time to do it. But feeling pressure to craft the perfect prose, plot and people to populate a full-length book can feel a bit overwhelming. Why not start with a short story instead?
Irish Country Magazine’s Short Story segment is looking for readers and followers to send in their fictional short story. The winning story will be published inside the magazine and the story that comes in second place will appear online.
How to enter your story:
Each issue has a different theme – you can interpret this theme however you see fit. Your short story must be at least 500 words and no longer than 1,200 words.
The theme for the next issue is Slowing Down.
Email your short story (fiction) to cmurrihy@irishcountrymagazine.ie with the words ‘Short Story Competition’ in the subject line by 5pm on 28 November to be in with a chance of winning.
The winning story will receive a year-long subscription to Irish Country Magazine plus an amazing gift worth €300!
