FALL 2019 FLASH FICTION CONTEST
OVERVIEW:
WOW! hosts a (quarterly) writing contest every three months, and has done so since 2006. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. We are open to all styles and genres of flash fiction, although we do encourage you to take a close look at our guest judge for the season (upper right hand corner) if you are serious about winning. Please make sure you download our Contest Terms & Conditions PDF below for complete guidelines. Get creative, and let’s have some fun! Remember, we only allow for 300 entries, so enter early to ensure your spot. We look forward to reading your work!
WORD COUNT:
Maximum: 750
Minimum: 250
The title is not to be counted in your word count. We use MS Word’s word count to determine the submitted entry’s word count.
PROMPT:
OPEN PROMPT!
That’s right, this is your chance to shine, and get creative. You can write about anything, as long as it’s within the word count and fiction. If you’re feeling inspired, write something new, or dig out those stories you started way back when and tailor them to the word count.
We’re open to any style and genre. So, get creative, and most of all, have fun.
Click to Download the FALL 2019 FLASH FICTION Contest Terms & Conditions PDF
CONTEST DEADLINES:
FALL: September – November 30th 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) – NOW OPEN!
ENTRY FEE: $10.00
This is not a reading fee. Entry fees are used to award our 20 winners as well as administrative costs.
We are limiting the number of entries to a maximum of 300 stories. Please enter early to ensure inclusion. If we reach 300 entries, we will disable the PayPal buttons.
Buy Entry Only: $10.00
| Have you entered WOW’s contest before? |
| Yes! No, this is my first time. Can’t remember… |
| What’s your story title? |
OR
ENTRY WITH CRITIQUE: $20.00
ADDITIONAL OPTION: Due to popular demand, we now have two options for your entry. For an additional $10.00 you can purchase a critique of your contest entry.
| Have you entered our contest before? |
| Yes! No, this is my first time. Can’t remember… |
| What’s your story title? |
Upon the close of our contest, and after the winners are announced, you will receive a critique from one of our round table judges on three categories:
- Subject
- Content
- Technical
You will be provided with your scores (1-5) in each category, and personal editorial feedback as well. There’s also an additional category that does not get scored: Overview. That is the general impression your story had on the reader. Please be patient upon the close of our contest and allow time for our editors to thoroughly critique your piece. We send out critiques after the contest winners are announced.
PRIZES!
FIRST PLACE:
- $500.00 cash prize
- Essay published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store
- Interview on the WOW! Women On Writing Blog
SECOND PLACE:
- $300.00 cash prize
- Essay published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store
- Interview on the WOW! Women On Writing Blog
THIRD PLACE:
- $200.00 cash prize
- Essay published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store
- Interview on the WOW! Women On Writing Blog
7 RUNNERS UP:
- $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
- Essay published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store
10 HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Name, state, and title entry published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store
Click to Download the CREATIVE NONFICTION ESSAY CONTEST Terms & Conditions PDF
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Please read the contest terms & conditions in full before submitting your entry. Please make sure you read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) before sending us an email.
Best of luck!
Talk tomorrow,
Kathy