Category Archives: Fiction Contests

If You Leave – Daily Post – 10/27/15

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Joe Owens

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “If You Leave.” Life is a series of beginnings and endings. We leave one job to start another; we quit cities, countries, or continents for a fresh start; we leave lovers and … Continue reading →

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Trifecta -Week One Thirteen – Worm

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Joe Owens

Another Monday and another Trifecta Challenge. Trifecta alternates between the Trifecta, which is a 33 to 333 word challenge and Trifextra which limits you to 33 words. Now on to the weekly challenge.  Remember, we’re now looking for exactly 33 words. … Continue reading →

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Writing contests with deadlines in July

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Joe Owens

I am always looking for good writing contests to try my hand with and though some of you who read my stuff might as well! Northwind 2013 Story Contest Online submission deadline: July 31, 2013 Northwind is now accepting original and … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Prank Challenge

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Joe Owens

I want to challenge all you fine writers to share your best April Fool’s Day prank. It can be one you have pulled on another, one perpetrated on you, or just one you create as a fiction piece. I know we all … Continue reading →

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March and April Fiction Contests

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Joe Owens

Here is a collection of short story competitions over the next three months. Read through to see which deadlines are approaching soon. I found these on a blog called Creative Writing Contests. This is some I will likely try over … Continue reading →

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