Flash Fiction Contest
Save the date for our next Flash Fiction event: Saturday, April 20, 2024!
The theme for this contest is “Dreams.” The FCAC reserves the right to return entries that do not meet the thematic criteria, or contain plagiarism, or would be offensive to the general reader.
- Entries must be 300 words or less, including the title, and in English. If no title is provided, FCAC will assign a three-word title. Stories will be posted with title only, but without the author’s name.
- Everyone can enter; there are no age or location restrictions.
- A maximum of three entries per person.
- Submissions must be received by midnight, Monday, April 15, 2024.
- Email submissions: Submit entries as attachments and include the author’s name and phone number in the body of the e-mail message.
Email to: FCACwriters@gmail.com - US postal mailed submissions: Include the author’s name and phone number written on the back.
Mail to: Writing Contest
Fremont Cultural Arts Council
P.O. Box 1314
Fremont, CA 94538
- Email submissions: Submit entries as attachments and include the author’s name and phone number in the body of the e-mail message.
- Submissions must be in 12-point font or larger and fit on a single side, 8 ½” x 11” sheet when printed.
- Prizes (one per person):
- 1st place: $50 cash plus a Half Price Books (“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.
- Voting by the public: The awards will be chosen by the public who come into Half Price Books on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM. Entries will be posted throughout the store and individuals may vote for up to five (5) favorites. Ballot forms will be distributed by FCAC volunteers.
Binders with entries will be available for readers unable to read the stories elsewhere in the store. Each winner will only receive the highest award (which allows more people to win awards).
- Winners will be announced at 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.
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.
For more information: FCACwriters@gmail.com
Or mail to: Writing Contest
Fremont Cultural Arts Council
P.O. Box 1314
Fremont, CA 94538