6. Mallory opens her email for a monthly newsletter from a literary society. Here’s what she finds: The Library Around the World is pleased to announce its third annual short story contest. We are looking for original, fictional short stories of 10,000 words or less of any genre. First Prize: $1,000; a 7-day writing workshop at the elite Golden Pen Workshop; a free one year subscription to Think Like A Writer magazine. Second Prize: $500; a free year subscription to Think Like A Writer magazine. Third Prize: $200.All entries must be submitted by June 12th @ 11pm. Click here for all rules and submission guidelines. Finally! Mallory’s chance to make her dream come true.
24. June 12th 3am Tom spots the notebook. He cleans it off as Mallory is loaded in to the ambulance.
25. One Month Later… Mallory’s email reads: The Library Around the World is pleased to announce that you have won 1st prize in our annual short story contest. Congratulations! Your prize includes $1000, a free 7-day stay at the elite Golden Pen Workshop, and a free one year subscription to Think Like A Writer magazine.