Wednesday, March 19, 2014

New Contest - Flash Fiction

There is a new contest available through the Charlotte Writers' Club called the Ruth Moose Flash Fiction contest. I have not decided on a topic yet, but this is good practice to use clever words to invoke emotion and tell a story with few words.

Flash Fiction is defined as a short story, usually 300 to 500 words long, that has the normal characteristics as a normal short story. This would include the protagonist, conflict, obstacles or complications, and resolution. Trying to add all of these aspects in 500 words is a challenge, but can also be fun.

So, I have a decision to make on what I want to write. The deadline is April 15th, which means that I have some time. I am open to any suggestions or ideas on a topic. Unfortunately, after I write it, I am not allowed to publish it on the website until the contest is over.

4 comments:

  1. You can do it Ted!! Just steal one of mine ;P

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  2. Thanks for the support. I will come up with something, I just want to pick the right one.

    And you should be submitting your own! I welcome the competition. ;)

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  3. Fine, fine, send me the info tomorrow at work, and I'll look in to it!

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  4. Unfortunately, this contest is for North Carolina and South Carolina residents. Sorry to get your hopes up. I guess you will have to move here!

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