THE CONTESTS
These flash fiction and poetry contests offer chances for writers at every stage in the journey. Do you want to show yourself and others that you can finish what you start? Experiment with a new style, character, or scenario? Develop bonus content for your
regular audience? Reach new readers?
These contests are
for you!
First Prize
$10 Amazon gift card
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Second & Third Prize
$5 Amazon gift cards
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Delivered to your inbox
the Process
Weeks 1-2: submit via the form at the bottom of this page. (Required fields have been clearly marked.) Each person can submit up to 2 pieces per contest. There is no entry fee but work must not be published or submitted elsewhere prior to publication here. A copy of your submission will be sent to your inbox.
Weeks 3-4: All entries will be posted over a 2 day period in the order they were received. Entries are judged based on the following reader responses:
Like (+1 point)
Comment (+2 points)
Share (+3 points)
For writers with 2 entries, the submission with higher points will be considered for ranking.
Week 5: The three authors of the highest-point entries will be notified via email and awarded their prizes.
the Schedule
(2020)
Feb 1-14: submissions accepted
for flash fiction contest
Theme: a breaking
Feb 28: notification of winners
May 1-14: submissions accepted
for poetry contest
Theme: a lesson learned
May 29: notification of winners
August 1-14: submissions accepted
for flash fiction contest
Theme: discovery
August 29: notification of winners
November 1-14: submissions accepted for poetry contest
Theme: rebirth
November 29: notification of winners
Questions and Answers
(coming soon)
First Prize
$10 Amazon gift card
-
Second & Third Prize
$5 Amazon gift cards
-
Delivered to your inbox
