2022 FALLFLASH FICTION CONTEST
OVERVIEW:
WOW!hosts a (quarterly) writing contest every three months, and has done so since 2006. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants.
The WOW Flash Fiction Contest has awarded over $100,000 in cash to writers since its inception. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. We are open to all styles and genres of flash fiction, although we do encourage you to take a close look at our guest judge for the season (upper right hand corner) if you are serious about winning. Please make sure you download our Contest Terms & Conditions PDF below for complete guidelines. Get creative, and let’s have some fun! Remember, we only allow for 300 entries, so enter early to ensure your spot. We look forward to reading your work!
WORD COUNT:
Maximum: 750
Minimum: 250
The title is not to be counted in your word count. We use MS Word’s word count to determine the submitted entry’s word count.
PROMPT:
OPEN PROMPT!
That’s right, this is your chance to shine, and get creative. You can write about anything, as long as it’s within the word count and fiction. If you’re feeling inspired, write something new, or dig out those stories you started way back when and tailor them to the word count.
We’re open to any style and genre. So, get creative, and most of all, have fun.
Click to Download the FALL 2022 FLASH FICTION Contest Terms & Conditions PDF
CONTEST DEADLINES:
- FALL: September – November 30th 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) – NOW OPEN!
- WINTER: December – February 28th, 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) – CLOSED
- SPRING: March – May 31st, 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) – CLOSED
- SUMMER: June – August 31st, 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) – CLOSED
ENTRY FEE: $10.00
This is not a reading fee. Entry fees are used to award our 20 winners as well as administrative costs.
We are limiting the number of entries to a maximum of 300 stories. Please enter early to ensure inclusion. If we reach 300 entries, we will disable the PayPal buttons.
Buy Entry Only: $10.00
OR
ENTRY WITH CRITIQUE: $20.00
ADDITIONAL OPTION: Due to popular demand, we now have two options for your entry. For an additional $10.00 you can purchase a critique of your contest entry.
Upon the close of our contest, and after the winners are announced, you will receive a critique from one of our round table judges on three categories:
- Subject
- Content
- Technical
You will be provided with your scores (1-5) in each category, and personal editorial feedback as well. There’s also an additional category that does not get scored: Overview. That is the general impression your story had on the reader. Please be patient upon the close of our contest and allow time for our editors to thoroughly critique your piece. We send out critiques after the contest winners are announced.
PRIZES: 20 WINNERS TOTAL!
FIRST PLACE:
- $400.00 cash prize
- $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
- Entry published on WOW!Women On Writing
- Interview on the WOW!Women On Writing Blog
SECOND PLACE:
- $300.00 cash prize
- $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
- Entry published on WOW!Women On Writing
- Interview on the WOW!Women On Writing Blog
THIRD PLACE:
- $200.00 cash prize
- $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
- Entry published on WOW!Women On Writing
- Interview on the WOW!Women On Writing Blog
7 RUNNERS UP:
- $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
- Entry published on WOW!Women On Writing
- Interview on the WOW!Women On Writing Blog
10 HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- $20 Amazon Gift Certificate
- Name, state, and title entry published on WOW!Women On Writing
Click to Download the FALL 2022 FLASH FICTION Contest Terms & Conditions PDF
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Please read the contest terms & conditions in full before submitting your entry. Please make sure you read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) before sending us an email.
Note: Previous winners who placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd ARE allowed to reenter this season. Also, if you placed as a runner up or honorable mention previously, you may enter again. Basically, everyone is welcome to enter!
