Three times a year, Jerry Jazz Musician awards a writer who submits the best original, previously unpublished work of short fiction up to 3,000 words in length. The Jerry Jazz Musician reader has interests in music, social history, literature, politics, art, film and theater, particularly that of the counter-culture of mid-twentieth century America. All story themes are considered.
Deadline: May 31, 2016
Entry fee: FREE
Payment: $100. Winning stories are announced on the home page of Jerry Jazz Musician, and it will reside on the website permanently.
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