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The Crime List 2027

Rebel Seed Studio

DeadlineApr 18, 2027Tiered deadlines; final closing Apr 18, 2027 (Pacific)
Pay / prize
$3,500 to one winner
Entry fee
$35 by Nov 22, 2026, rising to $85 at the closing deadline
Length
Any length
Eligibility & notes
Crime stories in any form: books, manuscripts, short stories, scripts, stage plays; published or unpublished; 18+. Entry via FilmFreeway. No fee waivers or feedback.
Last checked
2026-10-27

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