Criteria: A short piece of fiction with a minimum of 1400 words, taking into consideration the theme: Hats Off

The Hats Off short story contest has been extended to help keep everyone busy during home isolation.

All entries must be sent in print form to Victoria Literary Festival, PO BOX 82, Victoria, PE, C0A2G0 as well as a digital copy (PDF or word document) to:

The extended deadline is September 30th, 2020 and stories must be received by this date. Anyone who has previously entered is welcome to send another story.

[email protected].

The short story must not have previously been published or won a prize.

One of the finalists will be selected from Island writers.

The winners will be published in the  Victoria Review in the summer of 2020 

First prize will receive 350 CDN$ with four runners up receiving 50 CDN$ each.