NOTE: The Short Story Contest is now closed, but you may continue to submit stories to be posted on the site.
Winners were announced on October 11, 2002.

Enter a short story in our writing contest for a chance to WIN one of several prizes, including LDS books, software, and music.

Dates: The contest begins August 1, 2002 and ends September 30, 2002. Winners will be announced by October 31, 2002.

Rules: Stories must be 300 - 1000 words, and must not contain profanity or sexual innuendoes. Choose from one of our three story categories: Spiritual/Faith Promoting, Uplifting/Moving, or Humorous/Funny. Some examples would be conversion stories, spiritual experiences, great missionary efforts, touching moments with friends and family, or funny experiences you've gone through. For an example story see "The Courage of Ignorance" a funny mission story by Rachel Woods.

How to Submit: You must first read the Official Rules before Submitting your entry online.

Winners: There will be a first, second, and third place winner in each of our three categories:

• Spiritual / Faith Promoting
• Uplifting / Moving
• Humorous / Funny

Prizes and Sponsors:

1st Place Winners will receive one of the following:

• A 4 Volume Set of LDS Books - "They Lie In Wait to Deceive." by Robert and Rosemary Brown. Approximate Retail Value: $51.80 USD each.
  Donated by FAIR - Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research

2nd and 3rd Place Winners will receive one of the following, randomly selected items:

• LDS Book - "Visualizing Isaac" by Donald Parry. Approximate Retail Value: $39.95 USD.
• LDS Book - "Charting the New Testament" by John Welch and John Hall. Approximate Retail Value: $24.95 USD.
  Donated by FARMS, Institute for the Study & Preservation of Ancient Religious Texts
  
  
• LDS Music CD - "Finally" by Alex Mackey. Approximate Retail Value: $12.95 USD.
• LDS Music CD - "Beyond These Walls" by Dana Bishop Sanders. Approximate Retail Value: $12.95 USD.
• LDS Music CD - "He Gives Flowers To Everyone" by Cherie Call. Approximate Retail Value: $15.98 USD.
  Donated by KZION LDS Internet Radio
  
  
• LDS Software - Scriptorian. Approximate Retail Value: $29.95 USD each.
  Donated by SoftLore, LLC

Total Approximate Retail Value of All Prizes: $373.88 USD

Winners will be announced on or before Thursday, October 31, 2002.

Judging Criteria: The prize winners will be selected by a neutral judging panel and will be rated in three areas:

• Writing Skill
• Story Content
• Spiritual, Emotional, or Humorous Level (respectively)

Posted Stories: All winning stories, and other submitted entries, including those of honorable mention, will be posted online at our Community Corner.

For additional information or questions not found here or in the Official Rules may be sent to me at lds.guide@about.com.