I am an intern for WOW! (Women on Writing) and am helping with aspects of the winter contest. Details are below. But also I thought it might be fun to let each other know about contests that we think others might be interested in. If so, this is the thread! Let's get our stuff out there!

WINTER 2007-2008 FLASH FICTION CONTEST

OVERVIEW:

WOW! hosts a (quarterly) writing contest every three months. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, communication, and well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. We are open to all styles of writing, although we do encourage you to take a close look at our guest judge for the season (upper right hand column) and the flavor of our sponsor, if you are serious about winning. We love creativity, originality, and light-hearted reads. That's not to say that our guest judge will feel the same... so go wild! Express yourself, and most of all, let's have some fun!

WORD COUNT:

Maximum: 500

Minimum: 250

The title is not to be counted in your word count. We use MS Word's word count to determine the submitted entry's word count.

PROMPT:

OPEN PROMPT!

That’s right, this is your chance to shine, and get creative. You can write about anything, as long as it’s within the word count and fiction. So, dig out those stories you started way back when and tailor them to the word count.

We’re open to any style and genre. From horror to romance! So, get creative, and most of all, have fun.

For more details visit: http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php 

Wozzie,

Thanks for the heads up on the contest; it sounds fun. Only 500 words? That's much easier than Eric Maisel's Creativity chapter 1, writing a 2500 word bio. On second thought, maybe it's not "easier" in the sense that the writing has to be really good since it's being judged. - Thanks.

 I like this idea!  Thanks!  Make sure you follow the link below for contest particulars, but here's a little overview:

"New Letters" 2008 Awards for Writers: Call for Fiction, Poetry, and Essays -- 23rd Annual Literary Awards

-- The Alexander Patterson Cappon Fiction (short story) Award

-- The New Letters Poetry Award

-- The Dorothy Churchill Cappon Nonfiction Award

1. All entries considered for publication

2. All entrants receive quarterly subscription to New Letters

3. First prize each category, $1500 at publication

4. First runner-up prize, book of poetry or fiction from affiliate BkMk Press

Fee: $15 (includes cost of one-year New Letter subscription)

Deadline: May 18, 2008

Go to http://www.newletters.org to submit, or mail entries to

New Letters Literary Awards

University House, 5101 Rockhill Rd.

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City MO 64110