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Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition

Lorian Hemingway, photo by Tom Corcoran

A perennial favorite for 31 years, this competition for emerging writers is open to original, unpublished short fiction up to 3500 words. Ms. Hemingway, granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, is the competition’s final judge.

Prizes: First prize, $1500 and publication; second and third prizes, $500 each.

Reading fee: $15.00 per story.

Deadline is May 1, 2013. For more information, please visit their website.

Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest information for the convenience of our readers. We do not, however, endorse this or any contest/competition. Entrants should always research a competition prior to entering.

Flash Fiction Challenge: Celebrity

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Aw, holy Zagnog. That’s what I get for drinking too much Promethian Fire-Punch before driving home.

I sit my star disc down on this out-of-the-way little planet to grab a nap and it turns out there are life-forms here.

They want pictures. Ain’t that great? We’ll see about this. Where did I leave my probe?

In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013.

On Wednesday morning, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday morning, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted. See HERE for additional information and terms.

Gemini Magazine Short Story Contest

Gemini Magazine is seeking entries for its fourth annual short story contest. All themes, styles, subjects welcome.

Prizes: Grand prize, $1000; Second prize, $100, plus 3 honorable mentions

Reading fee: $4.00 per entry.

Deadline is April 1, 2013. For more information, please visit their website.

Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest information for the convenience of our readers. We do not, however, endorse this or any contest/competition. Entrants should always research a competition prior to entering.

Flash Fiction Challenge: Conflagration

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Now he knew why the old man was always yelling at him for playing with matches.

He stood well back but could feel the heat even from this distance. He could hear the crackles and groans as the walls of the old place swayed and buckled.

He was afraid, but invigorated. This would change everything. What would happen now? He could hear the sirens wailing in the distance. There might be trouble, but there would be no more beatings.

In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013.

On Wednesday morning, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday morning, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted. See HERE for additional information and terms.