A Few Rules

It is vital that you read the competition rules before submitting. There aren't many!
We will not return or keep entries after the winners have been announced. Please keep your own copy
Entries must be in English and your own work
You must be 18 years or over
Stories must be previously unpublished either online or in print, and must not have been accepted for publication elsewhere. We do, however, accept stories that have been on critique forums or are currently submitted to another competition
Online entries will be acknowledged within 48 hours, when we have had chance to give them a reference on our system. If you require acknowledgement of receipt of postal entries, please enclose an SASE
No alterations may be made to an entry once it has been submitted
Copyright remains with the author. However, Words with JAM retain the right to publish the winning entries in its magazine and on its website, and for general PR for a period not exceeding 18 months
Entries from regular columnists of Words with JAM, or any person assisting in the judging process, will not be accepted
Entries sent directly to to the judge will be replied to unread - this is to ensure all entries are judged anonymously
Prizes will be paid within 30 days of publication of the winning entries either by cheque, bank transfer or Paypal.