Summer 2017 Flash Fiction Series – Prompt #3
During the summer of 2015 we introduced our Summer Flash Fiction contest series, and we’re thrilled to be continuing it this year! (And you can read all of our winners from 2015 and 2016 here.)
What is it? Our flash fiction series invites writers to write short pieces in response to photos we post.
How does it work? We’ll supply an image from our photography archive and invite writers to respond with flash fiction inspired by the photo, up to 500 words. Remember: You, or your piece, must have a Midwest connection. Each image will be open for submissions for just under 1 week, and we will take a few days for reading and balloting before beginning the next round. At the end of all three rounds, the top 2 entries we feel best represent the photos from each round will be published on the Midwestern Gothic website.
How long is the series? We will be doing this throughout the month of July and early August — which nets out to three rounds of images (three submission periods). Round 3 starts on Monday 7/17, when the third prompt will be posted via blog and social media. Winners will be announced and winning pieces (winner + runner-up) will be posted after the submission periods for all three rounds are finished, in the first week of August.
How do you submit? Send submissions to Ben at ben@midwestgothic.com. Use the subject line “Summer Flash Round X – Author Name – Name of Piece.” For example: Summer Flash Round 3 – Joan Smith – “Eyes of the Wild.” Remember: Include a third-person bio of up to 150 words with your submission.
You can find all guidelines here, including how to submit (and where!). We can’t wait to read your work!
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Prompt #3: Take a look at the following photo, and create a piece of flash fiction inspired by it.
Prompt #3 due date (before midnight EST): Saturday July 22, 2017
Prompt #3 winners published: August 14 – August 20, 2017
Prompt #3: “The End of an Era” by Brandon Otto
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