If you believe "brevity is the soul of wit" and as a writer you "write tight," the Missouri Writers' Guild has a flash fiction contest for you! Here are the highlights:
* Flash Fiction: 500 word limit, no gore or pornography
* Deadline: September 30, 2010
* Entry fee: $10 for non-members, $8 for members of MWG whose dues are paid by the date of entry.
* Deadline: September 30, 2010
* Entry fee: $10 for non-members, $8 for members of MWG whose dues are paid by the date of entry.
* Prizes: 1st place - $100, 2nd place - $50, 3rd place - $25. Three honorable mentions receive certificates
* Certificates and prizes mailed by the end of October
* Certificates and prizes mailed by the end of October
* Winners announced on MWG website in October
For complete guidelines, visit the MWG website Contest page.
Good luck!
I might have to check this one out. Thanks, Donna!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, Donna. I am still wrestling with that High Hill one, but I would like to think of something in the 500 word area too. Flash Fiction always stumps me because it seems everyone has a different definition for it. Some FF pieces I have read make so sense to me at all and others are snappy little mind plays. I'll work on this!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna...just stopping in to let you know I am going to CA the end of the month to gather photos. I got an interview with a Marine Captain who met Dad and discussed Tarawa. I met Kyle Fitzharris who wrote THE EIGHTH PLAGUE and he told me to do an outline. I am working on that now...thank you for all your input.
ReplyDeleteHi Madeline,
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, and good luck!
Donna
Hi Claudia,
ReplyDeleteI hear you. So many writing projects, not enough time.
Donna
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteYour writing project sounds fascinating. Keep me posted.
Donna
Donna,
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting.
Hi Tricia,
ReplyDeleteGlad to post. I will also post the complete (revised) guidelines on the Saturday Writers website.
Donna
500 words, huh? That's tight-.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I seem to be stuck in an Honorable Mention rut this year. Maybe a flash contest is what I need for a breakthrough-'cause so far, I'm just breaking the bank. :-)