***SUBMISSIONS CLOSED***
2017 Insane Novella Contest
In conjunction with our THEME of INSANITY for the journal this year, From Sac will be hosting its first ever writing contest! Check the submissions page to review the theme thoroughly.
We are seeking Novella-length writing that address the THEME of INSANITY in a unique way. Here at From Sac we believe that all intriguing stories are driven by character, especially when writing in long form. We want to see what it means to be insane, how that feels, what it looks like. We want to see your character going insane (or whatever it is your story/character may tell) We also know that story has shape and form outside of character, and we encourage experimentation and innovation with the shape/form/structure/etcetera of the story; however, remember that the shape of a story reflects the character and themes of the piece itself, and not to be experimentation for experimenting's sake.
As with all good contests, we have prizes for the very best writing we receive:
With that said, below are the contest rules:
We are seeking Novella-length writing that address the THEME of INSANITY in a unique way. Here at From Sac we believe that all intriguing stories are driven by character, especially when writing in long form. We want to see what it means to be insane, how that feels, what it looks like. We want to see your character going insane (or whatever it is your story/character may tell) We also know that story has shape and form outside of character, and we encourage experimentation and innovation with the shape/form/structure/etcetera of the story; however, remember that the shape of a story reflects the character and themes of the piece itself, and not to be experimentation for experimenting's sake.
As with all good contests, we have prizes for the very best writing we receive:
- 1st Place - $150USD and From Sac's first publication under the new publisher Applied Pressure Books
- 2nd Place - $75USD, honorable mention on From Sac's social media and website, as well as an excerpt from the piece published in From Sac's 2017 INSANITY issue
- 3rd Place - $35USD and an honorable mention on From Sac's social media, website, and in the journal
With that said, below are the contest rules:
- The contest is CLOSED
- We are accepting Novellas of at least 15,000 words, and up to a maximum of 29,000 words
- We are NOT accepting short story collections; submissions must be a single completed story
- All submissions must be submitted in the FICTION/NON-FICTION format found on the submissions page
- In order for From Sac to offer prizes, we unfortunately must charge a submission fee to the contest. Each submission will cost $10USD and can be sent through PayPal at the bottom of the page
- You may submit more than one piece to the contest; however, each submission must be accompanied by a submission fee
- From Sac acquires first publication rights for the winning Novella selected. All rights will revert back to the author after publication, with From Sac retaining the right to use the author's work on social media, our website, and for any and all advertising purposes
Prizes are subject to the number of submissions received during the contest submission period, and may vary depending on funds received