Check this out . . .
One hundred flash fiction pieces selected from Every Day Fiction's first year of publication.
Authored by writers from around the world, and encompassing several genres and literary styles, this is a great way for writers and readers of flash fiction to review contemporary accomplishments in the flash fiction form.
BUMPING THIS BACK TO THE TOP OF THE BLOG WITH AN EXTENDED DEADLINE UPDATE . . .
The deadline has been extended to March 15th.
The Binnacle: Sixth International Ultra-Short Competition
I entered this contest in 2004 and received an honorable mention. All of the winning stories were published in a unique bookmark/flashcard-like boxed collection, making it one of my favorite “think outside of the box” anthology collections of flash fiction--or as UMM has labeled the form "Ultra-Short".
The Binnacle: Sixth International Ultra-Short Competition
The University of Maine at Machias (UMM) Literary & Arts Magazine, The Binnacle will sponsor its Sixth International Ultra-Short Competition in the 2008-2009 academic year.
No submission feeDeadline for submissions: February 15, 2009Accepting submissions of prose work (150 words or less) & poetry (sixteen lines or less)A minimum of $300 in cash prizes will be awarded, with a minimum prize of $50. Complete submission guidelines are located at http://www.umm.maine.edu/ultra-short-competition.html
The Long and the Short of It is now a paying market for flash fiction romance stories with a HEA (Happily Ever After) ending.
Payment for stories of approximately 1000 words, is $5 (payable on acceptance via Pay Pal) and a free one month book cover or banner ad (a $10 value). The author will also receive a link on The Long and the Short of It website to their personal webpage and/or blog.
Also, for an interesting and very informative look at HEA (Happily Ever After) endings read Happily Ever After? an article written by Anne Marble, a reviewer and list moderator, at All About Romance: The Back Fence For Lovers of Romance Novels, a comprehensive resouce and active site for romance readers, writers and serious collectors.
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