It’s a winner! Okay, not a winner-winner, per say. But, out of over 4,200 short stories, only 625 advanced to the second round. And that, my dear readers, is a win in my book. Recently, I participated in the NYC Midnight Short Story contest. For those of you who are not familiar, NYC Midnight provides … More The Adventures of Taryn and Callie
I recently participated in Fiction War Magazine’s Summer writing competition. As with the specific word count requirement contests that I have been entering lately, this timed competition proved to be challenging and fun! The prompt was “Seven Years”. There was no specific genre or writing style required; the only stipulation was that the piece of fiction … More Angel Eyes – Another Literary Loser
I love the chance to get the word out about the suspected reason for our honeybee decline. When I received Prime Magazine’s May monthly writing contest prompt, a flower, I knew that I had to incorporate my girls into my 53-word story. Again, another “loser” submission, but fun to write just the same! On the Brink … More On the Brink of Biocide
Another loser in the eyes of Prime Magazine, but a submission that I wanted to share with you, my dear readers. A bit dated, I know, but April’s theme was “a shower”. Instead of going the ‘April Showers’, rainbows, and butterflies route, I decided to lean into the darker side of what came to mind … More Down the Drain
Another “loser” in the eyes of Prime Number Magazine, but I thought decent enough to share with you, my dear readers. Again, PNM puts on a free writing contest each month. The piece must be exactly 53 words and follow the specified prompt. March’s prompt was: a march. The New Recruit With sweat dotting her … More The New Recruit
Writing Maps holds a monthly themed writing contest, where two winning entries will be published in The A3 Review, a fold-out literary magazine published bi-annually. Entry is $5 and a specific 150-word count requirement (once again, the title does not add to the word count). There is no restriction on theme – they encourage prose, poems, … More The Postcard Home
I have been having a lot of fun lately entering various writing contests. Some of my favorites are the exact word count challenges; specifically the free 53-word contest put on by Prime Number Magazine. Being more of a descriptive (read: wordy) writer, the contest forces me to drill down my thought processes into a tangible, extremely short story. A prompt … More By the Light of the Hunger Moon
