The L Magazine "Literary Upstart, The Search for Pocket Fiction" Competition

Following the growing success of The L Magazine's new fiction and
reading competition, "Literary Upstart, The Search for Pocket
Fiction," we are now accepting submissions for the third and final
open round. This contest is growing each round, and was recently
listed in The New Yorker, and discussed on NPR. Four selected writers
will read their short-short stories (1000 words or less) at The
Baggot Inn on May 12th, at 8pm, before a packed crowd of literati.
Our distinguished judges' offer commentary and pick a winner who will
advance for a chance to win cash and publication in The L Magazine.
Check out past semi-finalists at www.thelmagazine.com.

Judges:
Ben Greenman, editor for The New Yorker, and author of Superbad and
Superworse.
Coates Bateman, senior editor for Nan A. Talese/Doubleday
Kendra Harpster, associate editor for Doubleday
Rebecca Shuman, The L Magazine's own fabulous columnist

Guidelines: Never before published fiction of 1000 words or less.
DEADLINE: May 2nd. Submit to fiction@thelmagazine.com, or by mail
with SASE to Fiction Editor, The L Magazine, 20 Jay Street, Suite
207, Brooklyn NY 11201.

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