Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or older, from anywhere in the world.
Short description
The contest is organized by SmokeLong Quarterly, an online literary magazine specializing in flash and micro narratives.
Writers may submit micro pieces (fiction, nonfiction, or hybrid narratives), each of 250 words or fewer (excluding the title).
Entries may be in English or another language, as long as an English translation is included.
Previously published and unpublished work is accepted.
Entry fee
Submit up to 2 micros: $14
Submit up to 4 micros: $22
Prize
• Grand Prize: $1,000
• Second Place: $500
• Third Place: $300
• Finalists: $100