It's cherry blossom time here in Japan. Time to celebrate with another challenge.
I've put the details up in the Challenge sticky but no one is noticing it so I'll launch this thread to stir up your spring energy.
Got time for a Flash fiction historical piece?
Come on. I'll bet half of you regulars here have little gems floating in that writer's idea box brain of yours which aren't about your usual era or are only one-instance ideas.
SlingInk Short Shorts Competition
http://www.slingink.co.uk/
The Task: Write a short story using a maximum of 140 words plus a single word title.
The Entry Fee: £5 for up to three entries by the same author.
The Deadline: 30th April 2008
The Reward: £75 for the work which is most original, captivating, entertaining and polished.
Leaf Press MICRO-FICTION 2008
http://www.leafbooks.co.uk/
Closing date 31st May 2008
Submission guidelines: Leaf invites micro-fiction up to 300 words on any subject. Enter online or by post. £3 per single submission £10 for four submissions. Winner receives £200. Runner up receives ten free Leaf Books. All selected entries be published in a competition anthology. Closes – 31st May 2008.
I've put the details up in the Challenge sticky but no one is noticing it so I'll launch this thread to stir up your spring energy.
Got time for a Flash fiction historical piece?
Come on. I'll bet half of you regulars here have little gems floating in that writer's idea box brain of yours which aren't about your usual era or are only one-instance ideas.
SlingInk Short Shorts Competition
http://www.slingink.co.uk/
The Task: Write a short story using a maximum of 140 words plus a single word title.
The Entry Fee: £5 for up to three entries by the same author.
The Deadline: 30th April 2008
The Reward: £75 for the work which is most original, captivating, entertaining and polished.
Leaf Press MICRO-FICTION 2008
http://www.leafbooks.co.uk/
Closing date 31st May 2008
Submission guidelines: Leaf invites micro-fiction up to 300 words on any subject. Enter online or by post. £3 per single submission £10 for four submissions. Winner receives £200. Runner up receives ten free Leaf Books. All selected entries be published in a competition anthology. Closes – 31st May 2008.