Entries Accepted: November 24th - 30th, 2023
Peer Review Window: December 3rd - 20th, 2023
*Winners to be announced following close of contest
The holiday season is filled with so many different things that keep us busy, but everyone has time for a quick story. Things get lost and weird, things show up to holiday parties and we want to share in the fun. For this contest we want to see your best winter holiday flash fiction story. The twist? Your story must feature our hidden object: a pool noodle.
Cost: $10 per entry
Prizes:
The top two winning submissions will receive free entry to the Fantastic First Five Pages Contest January, 2024.
Judging:
This contest will be subject to peer-review. If you are submitting, you are expected to judge at least three other entries. If you do not meet the judging deadlines, your submission will be rejected and you will not be offered a refund.
All entries will be judged on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best score. Judges will also be required to leave feedback on your work, to be shared following the end of the contest.
Entries will be judged on the following: Writing Mechanics, Hook, Plot, Character(s), Creative Use of the Hidden Object, and Overall Impression.
*Hidden object must play a key role in moving either the plot or character arcs along.
You may also elect to be a judge without submitting a story. There is no fee to judge without submitting.
*As a reminder, all contests are blind judging. Please do not put your name anywhere in the document you submit, or in the file name. Contact info will be collected in your submission form.