Mug Shot Submission Guidelines  GENERAL RULES English language submissions of 100 to 300 words are accepted. Your story submission must be your own creative work and may not infringe on other copyrighted works. You may submit as many stories as you wish but each humorous story must be submitted separately. Material that has been previously published elsewhere is welcome, providing it meets all other requirements.  Stories are submitted through the Mug Shot online submission form. Your name is considered part of your submittal and will be published along with your story.  You may request that your first name and last initial only (Ex: Jane D.) are published with your story. Check the appropriate box on the submission form when submitting your story. All contact information is kept strictly confidential. We reserve the right to not use a story based on lack of suitabilty, skill level, space limitations or the judgement of the editors. SUBMISSION FEE There are no submission fees. NOTIFICATIONS Writers of submissions for Mug Shots will be notified by e-mail within three weeks of the receipt of their submission form.    The works submitted that are chosen for use in the Mug Shot contest will be notified by e-mail. Monthly winners will be notified by the seventh of the month. Motherwise mugs and a certificate will be sent to monthly winners within the month after being chosen as the winner by web voters. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION  MP Fagan, LTD retains the right to publish your sumbission on the Motherwise web site, in the "Give a Wit" newsletter, other advertising, marketing or public relations programs and in the "Minders' Keepers" book edition. You keep ownership of your submission and all other rights.    Again, you keep ownership of your submission and are free at any time to publish it separately. You will receive author's credit on your published story as indicated by your preference on the submission form. LIMITATIONS By entering, you assert that your submission is your own original material and you own the copyright. You indemnify and agree to hold harmless MP Fagan, LTD from any liability arising out of the submission or publication of material to which you do not own the copyright. MP Fagan, LTD will not arbitrate copyright conflicts. Concerns over disputed material must be addressed to the submitter, whose contact information will be provided only as legally required. MP Fagan, LTD's has no liability for any claim arising from participation in any publication. Authors who submit stories acknowledge that no other remuneration or compensation, except as described above, has been offered or is expected. These rules are subject to occasional review and revision. By submitting your short humorous Mug Shot story you signify that you have read and agree to these rules. Please print and keep a copy of these submission guidelines for your records.