Typos and small errors don't worry us, nor do formatting errors as long as the words are readable, and if a story is accepted, you'll have the opportunity to suggest edits. Unless there are serious errors, there is no need to be concerned. (When we open your file to full screen in our program, it usually corrects layout errors.)

If, however, it's important to you to send a new revision--and the category is still open--just go ahead and make a new submission, then email me (linda@glimmertrain.org) with the document number for which you would like a refund, if there was an associated competition reading fee. If the category is closed to submissions (i.e. the week-long grace period has come and gone), be aware that if a story has risen up to the top 3, we will contact you, and you'll have the opportunity to propose final edits then.

In the future, just remember that simple formatting is best for our system: no hard line breaks or page breaks, no need for page numbers, headers or footers; just please use 12 pt font and double-space to be easy on our eyes. And please always take advantage of the opportunity to look at your story in the offered pop-up view to be sure that you've sent the right file, and that the complete story is there prior to confirming the submission.

Story accepted elsewhere? Please let us know right away via email. (And congratulations!)

 

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