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Words with Jam First Page Competition 2012

Words with JamWords with Jam’s annual First Page Competition is now open with an increased first prize – DOUBLE what it was last year. They are looking for the most gripping, “read-on-able” first page of any genre. They state bribes can be sent in cash, but they guarantee they won’t do you much good.

The prizes are: 1st Prize – £500; 2nd Prize – £100; 3rd Prize – £50; and all three winning entries will be published in the August 2012 issue of Words with JAM.

The entry fee is £6 for one entry or £10 for two. The closing date is Friday, 8th June 2012.

For more information, visit their website.

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Week 12 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: Monica Baguchinsky Lunn

Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the 12th weekly Flash Fiction competition at Indies Unlimited.

The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.

A total of 300 votes were cast in the contest this week. The winner (with 43% of those votes) is: Contestant #7 Monica Baguchinsky Lunn .

Congratulations to Monica, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (release confetti) here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Week 12 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: Monica Baguchinsky Lunn”

Cactus Heart Call for Submissions

Cactus Heart PressCactus Heart, a new e-literary journal, seeks original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, art & photography.

They’re looking for spiny writing—writing that is sharp, relentless, coursing with energy and able to thrive in the harshest of places, all while maintaining a vulnerable, succulent interior.

Their inaugural issue – in full-color PDF format – is expected to go live May 15.

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis,but must be received by April 15, 2012 to be considered for Issue #1.

For more information, visit their website.

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Week 12 Flash Fiction Contest Voting

Vote for Me!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.

This week, there are fourteen entries from which to choose. 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 MST Thursday

Select the entrant with the best story for the IU writing exercise competition, "Nowhere."

  • 7. Monica (43%, 128 Votes)
  • 9. Jen Daniele (35%, 104 Votes)
  • 6. Kay Weeks (7%, 21 Votes)
  • 12. Melissa Cameron (6%, 19 Votes)
  • 8. Dick Waters (3%, 8 Votes)
  • 2. Margo Prior (2%, 6 Votes)
  • 1. Erica Manfred (2%, 5 Votes)
  • 13. Eleanor Wood Mason (1%, 3 Votes)
  • 3. Diane Stephenson (1%, 2 Votes)
  • 4. RG Bud Phelps (0%, 1 Votes)
  • 5. Stephen B. Pearl (0%, 1 Votes)
  • 11. Rose (0%, 1 Votes)
  • 14. A. L. Kaplan (0%, 1 Votes)
  • 10. Aurelia (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 300

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