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December 4, 2024 at 4:35 pm #190935
We already have a short story contest strand, but I think flash fiction is distinct enough within the short story genre. Plus some of us gravitate towards shorter writing periods, with more intense focus on word usage and style
I know I’m less stressed about writing flash fiction because it’s not like I have to edit a lot of words. I can just focus on the poetic bits.
This is where people write from prompts, and a judge declares a winner.
Here are the rules. Very similar to Rae’s topic! (So credit to @rae for inspiration, as well as @koshka for challenging someone in another thread!)
1. There may be an unlimited number of participants since it’s shorter to read.
2. Judges may not have bias.
3. No reading other people’s entries before the game is over.
4. You may play around with genre and stylistic elements in any way you like, unless stated by the prompt.
5. The judge will be determined by the last winner, so if you compete, be ready to win and give the next prompt. If you need ideas or you don’t want to judge, I can help with that.
6. SPECIAL EXTRA RULE. Word counts should typically be under 500 words. Super short! There may be exceptions, but try to keep things short. Each judge can choose a specific word limit if they’d like.
7. Follow KP guidelines.
And that’s about it! Hopefully this and the other short story topic won’t be at odds with each other or confuse people. :]
The exhaustion is strong with this one
December 4, 2024 at 4:38 pm #190938@esther-c @keilah-h @theshadow @liberty @mineralizedwritings @ellette-giselle @hybridlore @freed_and_redeemed @lightoverdarkness6 @linus-smallprint @grcr @godlyfantasy12 @raxforge @jonas @theducktator @highscribeofaetherium @loopylin
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December 4, 2024 at 4:42 pm #190940First prompt:
Write about a ghost. It doesn’t matter what kind of ghost it is – that of a person, a time, or a dream.
Your limit is 500 words. You have until December 10th.
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December 4, 2024 at 4:52 pm #190947December 4, 2024 at 4:54 pm #190948Yep! In fact I bet that would be less of a hassle, you wouldn’t have to bother with making documents available.
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December 4, 2024 at 4:59 pm #190949December 4, 2024 at 5:06 pm #190951Ooo I’ll see if I can work something up…
If you pluck them, they explode. Goro.
December 4, 2024 at 5:32 pm #190952YES.
This. Is. Awesome.
Now I gotta figure out what type of ghost I want. XD
A cup of tea is cheaper than therapy.
December 4, 2024 at 5:34 pm #190953Oh, yes please! I’ve wanted to participate in something like this for ages.
*Begins scribbling*
You have listened to fears, child. Come, let me breathe on you... Are you brave again? -Aslan
December 4, 2024 at 5:42 pm #190954Excuse my ignorance, but whatβs the difference between flash fiction and short stories?
Have you drank water today?
December 4, 2024 at 5:47 pm #190955Flash fiction is basically a very very short story.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:13 pm #190957@whalekeeper When would you like us to post?
"Don't shine so that others can see you. Shine so that through you, others can see Him." ~ C. S.
December 4, 2024 at 6:24 pm #190959I’m glad people like the idea. π₯³
@hybridlore By December 10th.The exhaustion is strong with this one
December 4, 2024 at 6:27 pm #190960I’ve already finished mine, but I’ll probably wait a couple days to post it.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:38 pm #190965For some reason, I’m not getting emails when you tag me. π€
I meant should we wait a little longer, or is it okay if I post mine now?
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