The Wolfe Pack and Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine co-sponsor an annual contest that celebrates novellas. They offer a $1,000 prize, plus publication in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. Eligible stories are 15,000 to 20,000 words.

According to their website, “Each entry must be an original unpublished work of fiction that conforms to the tradition of the Nero Wolfe series.”

Wikipedia says:

Nero Wolfe is a fictional character, an armchair detective created in 1934 by American mystery writer Rex Stout. Wolfe’s confidential assistant Archie Goodwin narrates the cases of the detective genius. Stout wrote 33 novels and 39 short stories from 1934 to 1975, with most of them set in New York City. Wolfe’s residence features prominently in the series, a luxurious brownstone on West 35th Street. Many radio, television, and film adaptations have been made from the stories.

The deadline for entry is May 31st. Entries are open to all nationalities and must be submitted by postal mail.

There is no entry fee.

To learn more, read the contest’s rules, qualifications, and FAQs.