February 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Compete to share the greatest story!
Welcome to Podium’s 3rd February Flash Fiction Competition: Leap Year Edition! What would you do if you had an extra day, just one day that didn’t count? From the comfort of your home or at a friend’s, write your tale with us in this 1-hour challenge!
Writers are challenged to create a futuristic flash fiction piece in just 1-hour. Competing flash fiction authors have a chance to win monetary prizes plus digital showcases of their stories!
Not the writing type? Then please join us as a viewer!
- Date: Thurs, Feb 29th
- Time: 6 – 9pm
- Location: Zoom event (break between 7:30 – 8:30)
- Contest Rules:
- 1,000 word maximum.
- One typed piece, 12-point font, double spaced.
- Must be submitted by 7:30pm and with a title; late or over word-count submissions will be disqualified.
- Genre and elements are randomly assigned the night of the competition.
- Rubric is based on a 4-point system in 5 categories: conflict, resolution, characterization, creativity, and elements used.
Prizes:
- 1st place receives a $60 gift card
- 2nd place receives a $30 gift card to the literary establishment (bookstore, supply store, playhouse, etc.) of their choosing!
Ticket information:
- To compete: $45 entry fee
- To attend winner announcement / readings (8:30-9pm): $15 entry fee
- Virtual Event Sponsor: $300
Please welcome our event judges:
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Prosperity Financial Services, LLC
Design to Learn Consulting, LLC
Thank you to our media sponsor:
