The writing contest will run from January 1, 2011, until January 31, 2011, 8:00 p.m. PST. On January 8, 2010, we will start posting entries to Shattering the Glass Slipper as they are received.
 
Entries should be no shorter than 500 words or longer than 1,500 words.

On February 7, 2010, we will announce the top ten finalists we have selected. We will then open up the voting to everyone. On February 21, 2011, 8:00 p.m. PST, the voting will close and the contest winner will be announced on February 28, 2011, along with the runner-up.

The Prize:

The first place winner of the contest will receive $50 USD, to be paid through Paypal. For a list of countries which can access Paypal, go here. The runner-up will receive a copy of My Mother, She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me, edited by Kate Bernheimer.

Please e-mail submissions to glasslipperproject [at] gmail [dot] com. In the subject line of the e-mail put SUBMISSION: [YOUR TITLE].

Please do not send attachments. Include your story within the body of the e-mail. E-mails with attachments will be deleted.

All submissions must be original and previously unpublished material.

Shattering the Glass Slipper will retain the world publishing rights to the winning entry.

Shattering the Glass Slipper will archive all entries online unless the author requests that it be withdrawn.

Visit the website for details: http://shatteringtheglasslipper.blogspot.com/