Attention Short Story Authors –
Flash Fiction Chronicles, a blog devoted to the art of short-short stories, is having their fifth annual String-of-10 Flash Fiction Contest. The basic idea: they give you ten prompt words, and you have until this Saturday (Feb. 9th) to write a very short story (250 words or less) that seamlessly incorporates at least four of the ten words. There is no cost to enter the contest, and the prizes include money, publication, t-shirts, books and other cool stuff. Each author can enter up to two stories. I entered last year, and had a total blast writing my story! It’s a great mental challenge, and a great workout for your author muscles. So, why not give it a shot?
You can find the rules, prompt words, links to past winners and all other relevant info here:
http://www.everydayfiction.com/flashfictionblog/string-of-10-five-flash-fiction-contest-begins-now/
Have fun!
Also, for those who dig writing longer works, I came across this nifty article with tips on how to really crank up the suspense in the first fifty pages of your novel. The author gives clear, easy-to-understand advice, followed by numerous specific examples of how to apply that advice to your book. It’s great stuff, so go check it out:
-Gretchen
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Thanks for spreading the word – I hope they get a lot of entries. π
You’re welcome!
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Thank you for helping publicize the contest – flash enthusiasts shouldn’t be able to resist!
I know I couldn’t!
Me neither!
Thank u for the information………
You’re very welcome. π
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I have to get involved in this…. Note to self…
Thanks for helping me get the word out! You should definitely enter – it’s a great challenge and SO much fun!
Thank you for the links! Really helpful!
~RHAli
You’re welcome! Glad to know they were useful. π
I enjoyed your story, and had lots of fun reading about somebody else’s editing process. Best of luck in the contest!
Thanks for the contest link. I got one entered!
You’re welcome, and good luck!