Calling all writers – looking for a quickie that pays? Sometimes Less is More . . . . 2010 Quarterly Flash Fiction Contest: The Intersection of . . . . “The Intersection of . . . “ Flash Fiction contest offers four subjects for your contemplation and asks you to submit your most interesting 300 words, new or previously published, for any/all. The winner each quarter will receive $25.00 (US) and a signed copy of Intersections/Fast Forward,...

Submissions are now being accepted for the May 2010 WordSprint. Please submit online at www.lagosliteraryjournal.com or send by email to editor@lagosliteraryjournal.com. May 1 to May 31 – Submissions accepted June 1 to June 25 – online voting June 25 to June 30 – Final jury selection June 30 – Announcement of winner. May 2010 prize – $100 For more information visit:...

Dear Writers, In an effort to promote writers and fund the yearly print anthologies, The Medulla Review is offering a unique opportunity. During approximately the first three weeks of each month the editor-in-chief will review poetry, flash fiction, and fiction submissions for contests. First, second, and third place winners will be chosen for publication out of each category. Works will be published on the first day of every month. First place...

Wag’s Revue Summer 2010 Contest is currently open and accepting entries! http://www.wagsrevue.com/index.php The contest will be in all three genres (poetry, essays and fiction) and will be judged by the editors. First prize will receive $1000 and publication, second $500 and third $100 (and all submissions will be considered for publication). The contest deadline is May 31, and winners will be announced June 21. There is no limit to the...

Gemini Magazine is pleased to announce its Second Annual Flash Fiction Contest. Grand prize is $1,000. Second place wins $100 and there will also be four honorable mentions. Maximum length: 1,000 words. No restrictions on content, style or genre. All six finalists will be published in the October 2010 issue. Entry fee: $4 ($3 for each additional entry). Deadline: August 31, 2010. Full details at...

The Dublin Review of Books is pleased to present its Once Off Flash Fiction Contest. The prize will bring recognition to distinguished flash fiction writing from within Ireland and around the world. The winning entry will receive 1,000 Euro in addition to publication in The Dublin Review of Books. Second and third place winners will also see their work appear in The Dublin Review of Books. Final judging will be made by authors James Ryan, Eilis...