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Week 27 Flash Fiction Challenge: Old Glory

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“All I dare hope is that if, in executing this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens, and have thence too little consulted my incapacity as well as disinclination for the weighty and untried cares before me, my error will be palliated by the motives which mislead me, and its consequences be judged by my country with some share of the partiality in which they originated.” – excerpted from George Washington’s first inaugural address.

The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

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MWA Short Works Contest

maryland writers associationThe Maryland Writers Association will begin accepting works for their “Short Works Contest” beginning June 30, 2012.  Entries are accepted electronically until July 30, 2012.

The following types of work are welcome: Fiction: 3000 words; Non-Fiction: 3000 words; and Poetry: Up to 50 lines in 1-5 poems.

Entry fees and prizes vary. For more information, please visit their website.

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Week 26 Flash Fiction Challenge Poll

The time has arrived for IU readers to begin voting in this week’s Flash Fiction Competition.

On behalf of the IU staff, I want to thank all the entrants for doing such a great job with the writing prompt and the merciless constraints of the exercise.

You may review the entries here. Please spread the word and encourage your friends to vote by using the share buttons at the bottom of the post!

The poll will be open until 5:00 PM (Pacific Daylight Time) Thursday

Choose your favorite entry from the week 26 flash fiction challenge:

  • Brian Beam (29%, 10 Votes)
  • Laurie Boris (26%, 9 Votes)
  • Cynthia Rogan (18%, 6 Votes)
  • Erik Hanberg (12%, 4 Votes)
  • Kristina Jackson (6%, 2 Votes)
  • R E Sheahan (6%, 2 Votes)
  • E. L. Dawson (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Rosalind Smih-Nazilli (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 34

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Wasafiri New Writing Prize

WasafiriThe 2012 Wasafiri New Writing Prize is now open to anyone worldwide who has not published a complete book. They are looking for creative submissions in one of three categories: Poetry, Fiction or Life Writing.

£300 will be awarded to the winner of each category and their work will be published in Wasafiri.

Entry fee: £6.00 if entering one category, £10 for two and £15 for all three.

Deadline – 5pm GMT on 27 July 2012.

For more information, please visit their website.

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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.