Creative writing competitions: F(r)iction Literary Contests 2019

Entries for the F(r)iction Literary Contests may come from anywhere in the world, and must be original and unpublished

There are three categories:

• Short stories. Enter stories in any genre, between 1,000 and 7,500 words. There is a prize of $1,000 and the winning story will be featured in triannual print collection F(r)iction. Five finalists will be considered for publication. The entry fee is $15 per story.

• Poetry. Enter poems no longer than three pages. There is a prize of $300 and publication in the trianual print collection F(r)iction. Fiver runners up will be considered for publication in print and online. There is an entry fee of $10 for one poem and $12 for three poems.

• Flash fiction. Enter fiction up to 1,000 words in any genre. There is a prize of $300.nd publication in the triannual print collection F(r)iction. Five runners up will be considered for publication in print and online. The entry fee is $8 for one poem and $12 for three poems.

The closing date is 15 December.

For full details see the website.

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