Can you pack a whole story into just a few paragraphs? Of course you can! The NOWW Flash Fiction Contest is now accepting short-short story entries of 500 words max. Quick and to the point. The top three stories will earn cash prizes ($75/$50/$25) and publication in our blog this fall. Contest Rules
Two members of the NOWW board will judge the contest. WHAT IS FLASH FICTION? Flash fiction stories are, well, short. Sometimes called “micro-stories”, “postcard stories” (if a postcard is part of the contest) or “short-short stories”, flash fiction challenges the writer to fit a complete story into very few words. While there isn’t a paint-by-numbers formula for flash fiction, there is a certain art to it. It’s not about trying to squeeze a 3,000-word story into 500 words.
Here are a few links to help you get a better idea of the craft—and to get the creative juices flowing: How To: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/may/14/how-to-write-flash-fiction (Another how-to written by David Gaffney) More Tips: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/writing-101-what-is-flash-fiction-learn-how-to-write-flash-fiction-in-7-steps (This article actually lists only six steps – perhaps to prove the point?) Some Examples: http://flashfictiononline.com/main/ (Example pieces)
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