Deadline for fiction contest extended one week
Entries now due next Friday

Because of a flood of submissions to the Simi Valley Acorn's "Fiction in a Nutshell" contest, the paper has decided to extend the deadline for entries to Friday, Sept. 31.

Here's how it works:

In 100 words or less, write a short fiction story and e-mail it to simi@theacorn.com.

You may also send it by mail to the address on this page. Include your name, address, age and phone number. This information must be included or entries will not be accepted.

Make it sci-fi, drama, adventure, romance or anything else fictitious.

You'll be judged on writing, creativity and topic. Remember, fiction only. Nothing from the real world! And no more than 100 words.

"Fiction in a Nutshell" winners will be announced in two categories, 18-and-under and over-18.

Each winner will receive a $50 prize and their story will be featured in the Acorn.

All entries must be received by Friday, Sept. 31. Winners will be announced on a dark and stormy morning, Thursday, Sept. 6, and will be the subject of a feature story in the newspaper.