Deadline
Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone over the age of thirteen.
Short description
The competition is organized by F(r)iction, a literary journal published by Brink Literacy Project.
“ We accept work, written in English, from anywhere in the world—regardless of genre, style, or origin—and welcome speculative writing and experimental literature. Strange is good. Strange with a strong character arc is even better. Keep it weird, folks.
There are four catregories:
• Short Story: 1,001 – 7,500 words. Judge: Madeline Miller.
• Creative Nonfiction: up to 6,500 words. Judge: Paul Crenshaw.
• Poetry: up the three pages per poem. Judge: Alycia Pirmohamed.
• Flash Fiction: up to 1,000 words per piece. Judge: Amal El-Mohtar.
Entry fees
Short Story: $15
Flash Fiction: $10 (single entry) / $12 (3 pack)
Poetry: $10 (single entry) / $12 (3 pack)
Creative Nonfiction: $15
Prizes
Short Story: 1st prize receives $1,000
Flash Fiction: 1st prize receives $300
Poetry: 1st prize receives $300
Creative Nonfiction: 1st prize receives $1,000
Up to five finalists in each category will be considered for publication in F(r)iction.
Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.