Tayen Lane Is Accepting Submissions for Anthology

Procyon Science Fiction Anthology 2016Tayen Lane is currently reading submissions for their first annual Procyon Science Fiction Anthology 2016. Submissions are accepted from writers from all countries; however, all stories must be in English. The collection will feature science fiction from writers from around the world. They want your best and most memorable stories: work that fascinates, provokes, moves, intrigues. Maximum word count per story is 7,000. Submissions must be previously unpublished.

Prizes: All chosen contributors will receive $100, two hardcovers, two softcovers, and an eBook.

Deadline: March 31, 2016

Entry fee: Free

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit their website.


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Florida Keys Flash Fiction Contest

florida-keys-flash-fiction“Florida Keys Flash Fiction Contest” is now accepting entries of 500 words or less, written in English and previously unpublished (including self-publication and online publication). Each story must be the original work of its entrant. Simultaneous submissions (submission of a story to more than one contest or publication at a time) are allowed. Stories may be written in any fiction genre except children’s fiction and nonfiction. .

Deadline: March 31, 2016

Entry fee: FREE

Payment: 10 days’ opportunity to write in Ernest Hemingway’s former private study at the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, Key West FL. Travel expenses included.

For more information, please visit their website.

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Flash Fiction Challenge: Steamed

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Oscar had been fishing this stream since he was a boy and he knew it like the back of his hand. Today, something was definitely not right.

Suddenly, steam erupted from the ground a few hundred yards away. As he stared in disbelief, a second geyser erupted closer to him.

What the heck is going on?

The water in the stream suddenly turned muddy and he could feel it getting warmer. Bubbles began churning the surface of the water. As Oscar began backing toward the bank, he could feel the river bed shaking beneath his feet…


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Write & Win Humour Writing Competition

write and win humour writing competition 1Write & Win wants to hear your awkward, embarrassing, and cringe-worthy moments. All stories must be true, real-life experiences, told in up to 2000 words per story. Authors may send a maximum of three entries. .

Deadline: March 20, 2016

Entry fee: FREE

Payment: 1st Place: £150; 2nd Place: £60; 3rd Place: £40; Writers whose stories are published will receive a free print copy of the book.

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