The 2024 Ian Bernard Memorial Humorous Story Contest

This contest is closed and we have a Winner!

“Epic Edna”  by Danielle Blum

There were so many wonderful entries, and each judge had favorites, but “Epic Edna” appeared on everyone’s pick list. We will post the story shortly on a separate blog page.

No entry fee!! NEW DEADLINE OF APRIL 1

The judging team will look for overall writing excellence as well as “the funny factor.” The entry should be a humorous story. No gross-out humor, please. Bonus points for using the theme “Spring Break,” and that may be interpreted as you like. Feel free to share this opportunity with others.

The judges are award-winning humorous authors. We don’t announce the names of judges.

Submission Guidelines

To enter: Email info@sbwriters.com • Send entry as a Word doc or PDF attachment.

  • No entry fee

  • Contest opens March 1, 2024.

  • Submission period closes MIDNIGHT, APRIL 1, 2024 PDT. Winners announced within a week of closing.

  • This must be your original work, published or not.

  • Submissions should be between 500 and 750 words.

  • Limit of 1 entry per person.

Contact information should include:

  • Name

  • Phone number (text)

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

Scholarship recipients must be able to attend the conference this year, June 9-14, 2024. (If unable, the full scholarship will be awarded to the runner up.)