Geist magazine postcard stories contest in its 10th year

Contest and competition season is here, marked by many deadlines. One perennial event is celebrating its 10th anniversary: the Geist annual literal literary postcard story contest. the organizers like to characterize it as Canada's favourite writing contest, offering fame and cash prizes. 

The rules are simple: Send a  maximum 500-word story on a postcard, so long as there is a clear connection between the image and the story. Entries must be postmarked no later than Feb 1, 2014. First prize is $500, second $250, third $150. Winners are published in Geist and the $20 entry fee includes a one-year subscription.