Washington Post Valentine Story Competition

Washington Post Valentine’s Story Competition

The Washington Post runs a contest every year for the best 1500-word romantic short story based on the photograph shown on their site. Take a look  and make sure you read the Editor’s Note for tips on what makes a winning entry. Read  top submissions from the past.

The contest is free, and open to everyone. You might win $100 and get published in one of America’s top newspapers (online, too).

Here’s the site: 2009 Washington Post Fiction Contest

Here’s the intriguing photo: