The ezine Women On Writing (WOW!) is holding their flash fiction writing contest for the spring quarter. The contest is open to all ages, styles, and genres. International submissions accepted but must be in English.
Entries should fall between 250 to 750 words. This is an open prompt for fiction only. Nonfiction will not be accepted. Entry fee is $10. Deadline is May 31, 2010. Awards include:
• First Place: $250 cash prize
• Second Place: $150 cash prize
• Third Place: $100 cash prize
Prizes for all three winners and seven runners-up include a $25 Amazon gift certificate, publication of their entry on WOW, a one-year subscription to Premium-Green Markets Community, a copy of The Complete Guide to Hiring a Literary Agent, and an interview on the WOW blog.
Only the first 300 entries will be accepted. To enter or view the complete set of rules and awards, visit the Women On Writing Spring 2010 Flash Fiction Contest page.
Take advantage of the many resources in the Chicago area aimed at helping writers improve their craft:
The Writer’s Loft: Helmed by the great Jerry Cleaver, author of Immediate Fiction and Professor of Professional Fiction at Northwestern University.
StoryStudio Chicago: StoryStudio’s mission is to “foster confidence and creativity in writing and storytelling through teaching, discussion, performance and community building. Writers and performers of all levels—from beginners to professionals—are invited to participate.”
Neighborhood Writing Alliance: The Neighborhood Writing Alliance holds several weekly writing workshops in neighborhoods across the city. Registration is free.
NewTown Writers: NewTown is a gay and lesbian writers’ group with regular workshops every two weeks. Sign up now to participate in their three new workshops scheduled for April 2010.
TheUndeniables.org is an online critique group for those with restricted schedules who may not have the time to participate in a conventional classroom workshop. Registration is free. Wordpress account required.
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