Goldilocks Zone: $500 plus Publication

Authors and artists eligible. Sunspot Lit is looking for the perfect combination of craft and appeal. The contest is open to stories, CNF, novel or novella excerpts, artwork, graphic novels, and poems. Literary and genre works accepted. Runners-up and finalists are offered publication. No restrictions on theme or category. Maximum of 2,500 words for short stories or nonfiction, 24 lines for poetry, and 8 pages for graphic novels, scripts, or screenplays. Opens April 1. Closes April 30. Entry fee: $10. Enter as many times as you like through Submittable or Duotrope, but only one piece per submission. Simultaneous submissions are accepted.