Thank you for joining us for the contest! Each year, we give out a small cash prize to the writer of the audience’s favorite piece. To vote, look through the pieces and rank your favorite four.
Finalists
Listen to a compilation of all 12 finalists on our podcast.
Or read the digital version of the finalists:
“Building an Ark” by Merrijane Rice
“His Mother Knew It” by Sarah Chow
“Abrahamic Sacrifice” by Annaliese Lemmon
"Bundling Up” by Lara Niedermeyer
“Tres Microcuentos Mormones" / "Three Mormon Microstories" by Mario Montani
“Laban's Funeral” by Chris Bissett
"Things Which Are Not of Worth” by Jeanine Bee
“Happy Enough” by Amanda Erdmann
“Marriage” by Michael Hicks
“Parable of the 10 Virgins” by Michelle Graabek
“Collapse” by Greg Brooks
“El Don” / "The Gift" by R. de la Lanza
Then cast your vote:
Cast your vote here. Voting is open from Monday, May 20th until the end of the day on Sunday, May 26th. The winners of the $125 Audience Choice and Judge's Choice Prizes will be announced on Monday, May 27th.
Next Contest
It’s beginning to look a lot like… holiday story time! We are pleased to announce the Holiday Lit Blitz, a specialty contest for short Mormon literature focused on the holidays. Deck our inbox with works under 1,000 words in any genre which both resonate with a Latter-day Saint audience and incorporate a holiday. Submissions may be written in any language. Previously published material and simultaneous submissions are acceptable. Up to three submissions are allowed per author. Submissions are due by the end of day on 4 November 2024. If you’re interested in submitting, please see the full submission details here.
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