Write a story that unfolds in two or more Canadian time zones.

Deadline EXTENDED: November 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST

How it works:

Send us a story, 500 words or less, fiction or non-fiction, that spans two or more Canadian time zones. This could mean a physical transition across time zones (like a road trip), or an implied transition between them (like a phone call). The details are up to you—get creative!

For inspiration, check out previous winners: "Pekoe" by Benjamin Dugdale, "Stardust" by Terri Favro, "The Other James Buchanan" by Christopher Geisel, "Security" by Jill Talbot and more.

Prizes:

First Prize: $500

Second Prize: $250

Third Prize: $150

All winning entries will be published in Geist and on geist.com
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Entry Fee: $25

Includes a one-year subscription to Geist, Canada's favourite literary magazine. International entrants will receive the digital edition.

All additional entries are $5.

How to enter: Submit your entry online through Submittable.

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You can also mail your entry, fee and cover letter to us at:

Short-Long Distance Contest
210-111 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4

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Please note that judging is blind, so ensure your name doesn't appear on the story.

Entries without an accompanying cover letter or entry fee will not be accepted. Entries must be postmarked by contest deadline.

Good luck and happy writing!

Questions? Check out our Short Long-Distance Contest FAQ.

Still unsure? Please email geist@geist.com or call 604-681-9161 with your queries.

THE FINE PRINT

Winning entries: Geist takes first serial rights for print and non-exclusive electronic rights to post your entry at geist.com. All other rights remain with the author.

All publication rights for non-winning entries are retained by the entrants.

Geist contests are open to all entrants except Geist staff, contract employees, board members and executives of the Geist Foundation.

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