Flash Fiction Contest
The April 19, 2025, Flash Fiction Writing Contest is co-sponsored by The Fremont Cultural Arts Council, Half-Price books and Fremont Creates. The contest will be held inside Half Price Books at 39152 Fremont HUB, Fremont, CA on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM with awards given out about 5:30 PM. You do not have to be present to win an award.
THEME: Love–Makes the World Go’Round. The FCAC reserves the right to return entries that do not meet the criteria, contain plagiarism, or would be offensive to the general reader.
- All entries must be 300 words or less including the title, in English. If no title is provided, we will assign a three-word title including a number. Stories will be posted with title only, but without the author’s name.
- Everyone can enter, no age or location restrictions, but no more than three entries per person.
- Submissions should be type-written on one page in 12-point font or larger with the author’s name and phone number written on the back or emailed as an attachment with the author’s name and phone number in the body of the e-mail message.
- Submissions must be sent by Midnight, Monday, April 14, 2024.
- Prizes (one per person):
- 1st place: $50 cash plus a HPB $25 Gift Card.
- 2nd place: $40 cash plus a HPB $25 Gift Card.
- 3rd place: $30, cash plus a HPB $25 Gift Card.
- 4th place: $20, cash plus a HPB $25 Gift Card.
- 5th place: $10, cash plus a HPB $25 Gift Card.
The awards will be chosen by those people who come into Half Price Books on Saturday, April 19, 2025, between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM, to enjoy the posted stories, and fill out a ballot listing the number or name of up to five (5) favorites. FCAC will provide at least two binders with all entries for anyone to read. Each winner will only receive the highest award, this allows more people to win awards. Light refreshments will be provided, courtesy of Half Price Books and Infinity Care, so submit your stories and join us for a day of fun. Winners will be announced about 5:30 PM in Half Price Books, posted on our website and sent to Tri-City Voice Newspaper for publication. Contestants do not need to be present to win an award.
Send entries or request for more information to: FCACwriters@gmail.com
Or Writing Contest
Fremont Cultural Arts Council
P.O. Box 1314
Fremont, CA 94538
