Calling all library wordsmiths! Does the 50,000 word goal of Nanowrimo seem a bit out of your reach? Or, do you need a convenient method of procrastination?

This month Pānui will be hosting a short fiction contest (and yes, there will be prizes which include a batch of Fiona’s best Russian fudge).

We invite you to submit your best short story or poem that is exactly 50 words in length. Submissions will be anonymously posted in the next issue of Pānui, and a poll will be released along with the issue so everyone can vote for their favourites.

Please email your submission to your editors (Kiera, Fiona T., Simon and/or Hugh) by 28 November!

May the odds be ever in your favour.