What if I Win?

Congratulations! Now the rest of your work begins.

First, if you didn’t already include such a clause in your initial e-mail to us, we’re going to make you send us an e-mail that clearly states that your work is your original, unpublished creation, at least as far as you know.

Second, we edit your story (with your input).

Third, when your story has been edited to our mutual satisfaction, we’ll formally ask you for HTML and PDF publication rights. We’ll send you a contract (electronic unless you insist on hardcopy), and you’ll have to sign it and send it back to us.

Finally, within two weeks of receiving your contract (and usually sooner), we will send you your check, or pay you by other agreed-upon means.