This spring, Fondulac District Library is holding a Flash Fiction Writing Contest for adults! With our wonderful panel of judges, the submissions will be narrowed to three winning authors. All entries must be 1,000 words (or less) and a work of original fiction. All entries must be emailed to jeremy@fondulaclibrary.org by May 31.

Prizes

First Place – $50 Gift Card
Second Place – $30 Gift Card
Third Place – Swag Bag

 Submission Guidelines

  • Only original material may be entered.
  • All entries must be typed, double-spaced, with one-inch margins and in 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
  • If emailing, please write in the subject area: “SPRING FLASH FICTION CONTEST” and include your name and phone number in the message section. Attach the manuscript’s file to the email.
  • Entries must be in good taste and refrain from profanity.
  • On the last page of your story, below the ending write: “THE END”
  • Limited one entry per person.
  • Submissions are open from now, until the deadline on May 31.

Writing Prompts (You don’t have to use them, but they might be fun!)

  1. Write a story that takes place at the library.
  2. Write a story about the greatest April Fool’s joke.
  3. Write about two lovebirds who can only see each other in Spring.