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35 Years and Still Notorious

Sign up now for the 35th Annual International 3-Day Novel Contest

Labour Day Weekend, September 1-3, 2012
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It began as a dare, became an act of defiance, and today, 35 years after its birth, the 3-Day Novel Contest still reigns as one of the world’s most maddening, compelling and exhilarating challenges for writers.

Register now and commit yourself to this brain-bending creative experience. Whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned 3DNC veteran, you won’t be able to predict where the contest might take you. What you can count on is a literary workout that will push the limits of your imagination and kick the heck out of writer’s block for 72 full hours.

Early-bird registration deadline: August 15 ($50)
Final registration cutoff: August 31 ($55)
Contest date: September 1-3

Take the leap and join us for our 35th anniversary event! Need a reason why? Because it’s there. (Also for the thrill of creative experimentation and for a shot at the top prizes of cash or publication.) Use the links above and to the right for rules, fees, prizes, FAQs, chat links, survival tips and full registration information.