Some tips on getting your story ready to submit to the Coppice Prize:

• We accept stories under 4,000 words. Make sure your story doesn’t exceed this word limit or we won’t be able to consider it for the contest.

• Format your story in 12-point font, Times New Roman or other serif font, saved as a Word doc or PDF.

• When writing your story, try to strike a balance between uniqueness and legibility.

• Pay special attention to the first paragraph/page: simplicity is often better than complexity. 

• Think about landing the ending. 

• Make sure something happens in the story.

• Make sure to proofread!

• Want more information about contests/more guidance about how to prepare your submission? Read our blog post.