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Enter the Dreamers Flash Contest

Dreamers 2023 Flash Fiction and Nonfiction Contest
Flash fiction and nonfiction contest - woman with sparkler

Submit a flash fiction or nonfiction story of between 300 and 1000 words for your chance to win!

Prize: The winner will receive $150 CAD and 2 copies of the Dreamers magazine.

In a flash story, it’s important to make every word count. Keep the idea of movement in mind and stay focused on propelling the story forward – concentrate on the hook, the climax, and the conclusion. And remember, although it’s very short, it’s still a story and as such, it should have all the standard elements of a story – plot, character, conflict, etc.

Submit 1 story per entry; enter as many times as you want.

The winning story will be published online and in print in our fall magazine!

We may select second place, third place, and honourable mentions (at the Editor’s sole discretion, depending on quality received) that will be published online. Second and third place winners will be paid $50 CAD, and honourable mentions will be paid our standard $20 CAD honorarium.

Entry Fee: $12.50 USD (approximately $15.00 CAD). Entry fee includes a copy of the Dreamers eMagazine.

Guidelines:

  • Due date: September 30 (annual)
  • Submit 300 to 1000 words of fiction or nonfiction.
  • We are looking for unpublished, original writing (previous publication on a personal blog is fine).
  • By accepting publication, you grant Dreamers Creative Writing non-exclusive electronic and print publication rights, including the right to publish on our website, in our archives and anthologies, and in our magazine.
  • Authors retain copyright and may republish following first publication by Dreamers. Dreamers asks for exclusivity for 30 days.

What is flash fiction? Read this post to find out.

Enter the Flash Fiction and Nonfiction Contest today!