A prize of $1,000 is given annually for a short story. The winner and seven finalists will be considered for representation by the William Morris Agency, International Creative Management, Regal Literary, the Elaine Markson Literary Agency, Inkwell Management, Sterling Lord Literistic, and the Georges Borchardt Literary Agency. Elizabeth McCracken will judge. Submit a story of up to 5,000 words with a $15 entry fee by October 1. Visit the Web site for complete guidelines.