Tag: writing competition

Pen in Hand Call for Submissions

Pen in Hand, the Maryland Writers’ Association’s quarterly membership newsletter, is accepting submissions for their Winter 2013 issue. They are seeking features, stories, poetry, news, and announcements of interest to MWA members.

Prizes:  Publication

Entry fee: none

Deadline is Friday, December 21. For more information, please visit their website.

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Flash Fiction Challenge: Rocky Raccoon

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Rocky patiently watched the picnic proceeding at a leisurely pace below. Lots of interesting treats down there for a clever raccoon.

The people would be no problem, of course. People were always easy to handle. They have terrible reaction time and most of them can’t even outrun a bear.

That little white dog down there was the only real problem. If these people would only quit eating for a bit and maybe go play fetch with Fido over there, Rocky might just get away with a nice snack. Then something unexpected happened… Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Rocky Raccoon”

Switchback Publication Seeks Submissions

Switchback, a publication of the MFA Program at the University of San Francisco, is accepting submissions of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and art for issue #17. The theme is “broken.”

Prizes:  $200.00 for winner, $75 and $50 for first two runners-up.

Entry fee: none

Deadline is February 28, 2013. For more information, please visit their website.

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Flash Fiction Challenge: Some Gave All

Photo by K.S. Brooks

All gave some. Some gave all.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we will have a special flash fiction challenge honoring veterans everywhere. Here is your chance to acknowledge the men and women who stand in harm’s way so we can wield our pens and write whatever we damn well please.

Bring it. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Some Gave All”