This international contest is open worldwide and is for short stories on any subject up to 3,000 words.

Deadline: April 1st, 2013.

1st Prize:  One week Writers’ Retreat or Workshop in 2013 or 2014 at Limnisa, our seaside location near Agios Georgios, Methana, Greece: http://www.limnisa.com    All inclusive: Full board, 7 nights accommodation in single room,  optional daily yoga sessions, literary evening, use of all Limnisa facilities: beach, bikes, international library etc. OR five online sessions of personal tutoring.

2nd and 3rd Prize: 50 % discount on the Writers’ Retreat or Workshop (see above). OR a free online session of personal tutoring or feedback on written work.

7 Runners up: 30% discount on the Writers’ Retreat or Workshop (see above).

All winners and runners up get a year free membership to Bluethumbnail.

Questions regarding entries should be directed to: entries@limnisa.com

Entry Fee: £6 one story or £10 for two stories

Comp Page: http://www.bluethumbnail.com/Author/competitionpage.html