From November 15, 2006 through through January 7, 2007, original holiday-themed stories posted to BigCloset TopShelf will be eligible for cash prizes!

A BigCloset donor is offering cash prizes for the best holiday-themed story.

Stories should be short-story length (500 to 7500 words) but longer and shorter stories will be considered. Entries must have a holiday theme but it doesn't have to be Christmas theme, any holiday will do -- and yes, birthdays and vacations are holidays, too. New stories appearing elsewhere during the time period are also eligible but must be posted to BigCloset before the contest deadline as well.

Stories will be voted on by members and authors of BigCloset and prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges whose decision will be final.

Amounts and details of prizes will be announced soon.

Start writing!