Happy Saturday friends!
It is my pleasure to announce the Unicorn Writer’s first flash fiction contest! The contest is open to both new and experienced writers. Submissions are open NOW through next Saturday, November 27 at 11:59pm.
*Cue confetti and happy dancing!*
Some of you may be wondering: what is flash fiction? Flash fiction is short fiction. Different publications and contests have varying definitions, but for this contest, flash fiction constitutes as fiction 1000 words or less as determined by Google Docs.
Any and all genres are welcome, but writers must provide CLEAN and family-friendly content (No erotica, explicit language, graphic violence, etc.). So, your story could be fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, Christian fiction, mystery, humor, or something else! Just have fun with your story! 🙂
Prompt: Write a story in which the following words appear: Snow, fragrance, and laughter.
SOMETHING EXCITING: Kayla E. Green, the Unicorn Writer, will be working with author Hannah Carter during the judging process! Hannah is the author of “Amir and the Moon” and “Seashells.” She also has stories that will be featured in the upcoming anthologies The Depths We’ll Go To and Whispers From Before: Tales of Myth and Legend. Several of her flash fiction stories have been published through Havok Publishing.
Flash Fiction Contest Details:
For the judging process there will be three categories: Content, Technical, and Overall Impression.
The content category is not just whether you followed the guidelines and provided clean, family-friendly content; it looks at the story as a whole. Is it impactful? Is there a clear beginning, middle, and end? Is there a clear theme(s) that resonates with readers?
Be sure to send quality, proof-read work when you submit to do well in the technical category!
The last category, Overall Impression, will include the judges’ impressions of the piece. Is it memorable? Is it unique? Is it enjoyable?
Please note that with all writing, some subjectivity plays a role. Just because you do not win does NOT mean your story isn’t well-done. We expect some outstanding entries, and know you all will make our job difficult! (Due to the expected number of entries, feedback will NOT be provided on individual stories.)
The WINNING story of the Unicorn Writer’s first flash fiction contest will be announced and featured on the blog on Saturday, December 4. The winning author will also be invited to be interviewed. **By submitting an entry, you consent to having your story published on the blog indefinitely. All story rights remain with the author, but the winning story will remain published on the blog for the foreseeable future.**
Now that we’ve reviewed the ins and outs of the contest, we can’t wait to see what you all write!
To submit, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/cnzD519x6doe7qQD6