November 28 – December 11, 2019 Writing Prompt “Choose Your Adventure”
Theme: Choose Your Adventure The story must include a skull, a map, and a casualty. Word Count: 1,200
Read moreTheme: Choose Your Adventure The story must include a skull, a map, and a casualty. Word Count: 1,200
Read more1200 word count: A story set in space, either on Mars or the international space station; must feature gold in some way, with a possibility of no return.
Read more1200 word limit First Line Writing Prompt “I know this is going to sound crazy but…”
Read moreHalloween Prompt: “The Not Haunted Home for Sale.” 1200 word count, Story Requirements: A pumpkin or pumpkin(s).
Read morePrompt: “I see and hear you.” A beautiful blind woman, shy and scared to leave the house, falls for the
Read morePrompt: “Power Couple” One man, one woman. On top of the world. Something happens that threatens to burn it all
Read moreTheme: Write a story about a detective and the various troubles he comes across when investigating a serious case. Story
Read moreTheme: You have 1 week to live, and you can do anything you want before the end…Anything! Story Requirements: None
Read more1st line contest: “Sometimes some things are better left unsaid.” *The first line can be finite as above, or there
Read moreTheme: The Shadows Story Requirements: You must include the following in your story: 1. A Wall 2. An article of
Read moreTheme: It’s all in the genes (in any sense or context – not a required phrase). Story Requirements: None Word
Read moreTheme: Travelling Through the Night You can use any mode of transportation you like, it’s the journey that matters. Story
Read more1200 word Flash Fiction First Line Contest, the story must start with the line: “She was five when she accidentally swallowed her name.”.
Read moreTheme: Taming the Wild Animal Story has to show an encounter with some kind of “wild” animal in or near
Read moreTheme: The Book That Set the World on Fire Many writers draw their inspiration from art or images. There are so
Read moreTheme: “The Eavesdropper” You or another character overhears a conversation where it is believed something horrible is going to happen.
Read moreTheme: Dialogue Prompt “River Discussion”
Two figures argue about six {insert whatever monetary item you like) they found down by the river.
Monetary items may be anything i.e. six gold coins, six rupees, six one hundred dollar bills, six silver chests full of riches. Whatever you want.
Read moreWhich character will you be? First person writing prompt:
A little girl is sitting on a train next to a man in black. “What do you do mister?” She asks him.
Taking off his sunglasses with a faint smile, he says, “I make bad people go away.”
Theme: The Story Takes Place on a Train You must use ONE of these 3 scenarios in your story. There’s
Read moreTheme: Impulse Buy An impulse buy leads to a life changing event. Word Count: 1,200
Read moreTheme: 1st line contest The story must start with: “It was a dark, stormy night.” These words will NOT count towards
Read moreTheme: Jail. Must include these three sentences somewhere in the story: “Well this is a nice change of scenery.” “It’s
Read moreTheme: The Goodbye Letter Your story should be a goodbye letter written from one character to another. It can be
Read moreTheme: What’s really going on?
Strange events have taken place, at home, work, a restaurant, anywhere you choose, that doesn’t make sense. What’s really going on?
Read moreTheme: The Girl in the White Dress Many writers draw their inspiration from art or images. This one captivated me,
Read moreTheme: New Year’s Eve Stories must take place on New Year’s Eve, the rest is up to you. Story Requirements: Glitter
Read moreTheme: A Christmas Miracle. Stories must end with the line: “With that, he/she walked into the snowstorm, never looking back.”. (Does
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The Shot by Roy York 2nd Place: Twenty-nine Seconds by Ken Cartisano
Read moreTheme: Sports. Expound, satirically perhaps, on your favorite sport. Word Count: 1,200
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Your future is calling… by Roy York 2nd Place: Scared Of by Anindita
Read moreTheme: Something Strange The story must start with: (I)(He)(She)(They)(We)(It)(A Name)(The) … knew there was something strange…” Requirement: NO spaceships in
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: One Must Look with the Heart by Sarig Levin 2nd Place: Sea
Read moreTheme: The lighthouse On a dark and stormy night a visitor arrives at the lighthouse. Required Elements: Crashing Waves (actual
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The Inferior Twin by Carrie Zylka 2nd Place: A Coin by Phil Town
Read moreTheme: Twins The wrong twin goes on to win the highest reward and accolades at the expense, sweat, and toil of
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The Picket Fence by Phil Town 2nd Place: It Started in the
Read moreTheme: The End of the World. As in apocalypse; NOT a teenager’s lament such as, “If I can’t go to
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Explanations by Roy York 2nd Place: The Trunk: The Mystery of the Magic
Read moreTheme: First Line Prompt. Your story must begin with the following 27 words: She lifted the hood of the trunk, bracing
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The True Believer by Victor Ostrovsky 2nd Place: Missing by Lisa Cowan
Read moreTheme: Return (any meaning) Any genre or style, but has to have a happy/upbeat ending. Must use these four words directly: ‘suit,
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Chemistry by Tobie Ward 2nd Place: Wedding Belle by Roy York
Read moreTheme: Wedding. Must contain- Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Word Count: 1,200
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Dream Destination by Phil Town 2nd Place: Growing Up by Roy York
Read moreTheme: Travel You take a trip to any location you choose. Describe the scenery, the people, and the social system in
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Perpetuity – Alice Nelson 2nd Place: Church at the Top of the
Read moreTheme: Loss. It can be loss of something precious to you in your life, person, object, position in society or
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Root and Branch – Andy Lake 2nd Place: Curiosity – Dean
Read moreTheme: A Branch. Any kind at all: tree, creek, service, etc. Required Elements: Must contain the following stand-alone sentence somewhere
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Safety of the Shore – Charlotte Williams 2nd Place: For A
Read moreTheme: The Refugee. Any context. Required Elements: a choice. Word Count: 1,200
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The Wisdom of My Mum – Andy Lake 2nd Place: Where
Read moreTheme: Pet peeve(s); noun; informal Something that a person finds especially annoying. Personal vexation Word Count: 1,200
Read moreThe theme for this contest is Quarantine. Use it however you like, but someone, or something, must have been, is, or will be in quarantine. The word count: 1,200.
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Phil Town – Into the Sea 2nd Place: Maud Harris –
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: J. H. O’Rourke – <http://fiction.wwocz.net/blog/2018-flash-fiction-contest-but-you-promised-bonus/#comment-6539>The New Girl 2nd Place: Carrie Zylka
Read more1200 word bonus flash fiction contest “But you promised…”, a character has to break a promise they made years ago to a loved one.
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: J. H. O’Rourke – Emotionless 2nd Place: Carrie Zylka – Angry
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: Artificial Intelligence, and/or Virtual Reality. There are NO other
Read moreThis post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Styx”. Take the viewpoint of the bidder, take the viewpoint of the main character, take the viewpoint of the victim (if she’s an assassin or death reaper), just have fun with it.
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Liz Fisher – Identical 2nd Place: Janet Surrusco – Moving
Read moreTheme: Elements Story Requirements: Your story must contain these 3 elements: Identical Twins, a party invitation, and a Locked closet.
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Charles Lilburn –Total Eclipses are Totally Cool 2nd Place: Wendy Edsall-Kerwin
Read more1200 word bonus flash fiction contest “Eclipse”, the story must include a secret.
Read more1200 word Flash Fiction Contest “Deadly Sin”, the theme must incorporate any one of the seven deadly sins; Gluttony, Sloth, Greed, Envy, Lust, Wrath or Pride. Story must be in fable form with a moral ending
Read moreAnd without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Wendy Edsall-Kerwin – A Tale in Three Colors 2nd Place: Charles Lilburn
Read more1500 word bonus flash fiction contest “White Horse”, the story must include a woman of high/noble/royal birth and a white horse (can be literal or theoretical).
Read moreTheme: ‘Spring’ (any meaning of the word, but it must have an important part to play in the story –
Read more1200 word Flash Fiction Contest “The Harbor”, the story must start with the paragraph: “It was dark. Not pitch black, but some gray darkness that barely allowed shapes to form. All I could smell was the tang of seaweed, all I could hear was the breaking of waves.”.
Read more1200 word Flash Fiction Contest “Socks”. The story must end with the words, “never again” and must include image, motif, and/or symbol of SOCKS.
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “What’s in the Attic”. Story Requirements: An elderly man
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Fence”. 1. a physical barrier either existing or in
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Ride”. Requirement Element: Something or someone fragile or
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Murder at Midnight”.
Story Requirements: completely open to writers interpretation.
Word Count: 1,200
This will be our final contest of 2017. We would like to thank all of you who have participated, and
Read moreFlash Fiction Contest “Post Apocalyptic”, a writing prompt with required elements and a specific word count. These writing prompts help us hone our craft and keep us fresh.
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Stuck in an Elevator”. Story Requirements: You are stuck
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Fire”. Story Requirements: ‘Fire’ (any meaning of the word).
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “tragedy”. Story Requirements: completely open to writers interpretation. Word
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Letter”. Story Requirements: A teacher finds a letter in
Read moreA “just for fun” writing prompt to get your creativity going.
The prompt is “Train Station” and can be up to 2,000 words.
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Service”. Story Requirements: could be military service, could
Read more(Painting: “Happiness Costs No Money” by Gideon Fasola) Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Happiness”.
Read moreLast line flash fiction contest. Submit a story in this bonus 30 day contest for your chance to win either a Starbucks or a Kindle Gift Card.
Read moreTheme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “snakes”. Story Requirements: Can be singular or plural, but
Read moreThis post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Conspiracy”. Stories could involve a current/known conspiracy, or one you’ve
Read moreThis post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Crow & The Owl”. Participants must write a story
Read moreThis post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Obsession”. Folks, this prompt is wide open. You can take
Read moreCan you write a short story about the “Elephant in the Room”? An English-language metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss, or a condition of groupthink no one wants to challenge.
Read moreThis post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “The Devil”. It is believed in some cultures that if
Read moreThis post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Clouds”. The clouds can be storm clouds, chem trails,
Read moreThis post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Night Photography.” Contest theme: “Night Photography”. This theme is wide
Read moreNew short story contest theme: “Time”.
Anything to do with time. A watch maker; a clock tower; time travel; a historical era, the essence of a musical arrangement; a pocket watch; a deadline, (as in a limited time), a rare opportunity (one-time only). Etc., etc.
Read moreThis post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “Sequels.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread can be
Read moreThis post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “Dreamcatcher.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread can be
Read moreThis post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “A Fresh Start.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread
Read moreThis post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “A Christmas Tale.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread
Read moreThis post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “The Day After.” Your story must take place after some
Read moreThis post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “Irreconcilable Differences”. The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread can
Read moreThe LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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