SHORT STORIES:

Budding writers get a wake-up call with HopeDance’s short-story
contest, ending September 30. The editors of the progressive
magazine are hosting the contest to find the best fictional short
story (1,000 words or less) with the theme of how you envision the
near future. First-place winner receives $100 and publication in
HopeDance magazine. Send with $10 entry fee and story to: HopeDance
Contest, P.O. Box 15609, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406.