Jason Evans is running his ninth "Clarity of Night" short fiction contest. I'm so excited.
I always enjoy these and encourage all writers to enter the contest.
You can find all of the official rules here: "Running-Wind-Short-Fiction-Contest"
If you have not participated before, it's really quite simple.
Using a photograph (posted on his site) for inspiration, compose a short fiction (or poetry) piece of no more than 250 words in any genre or style. That's it. There are a few prizes just for fun, but really, all participants get so much out of it. Not only do people comment on the stories, but Jason will give you a little evaluation on your writing. (via email)
If you want to read any of my previous entries from other Jason Evans' contests, you can find them here:
"Two Lights" short fiction - I won second place - it was my debut online writing contest
http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com/2006/04/two-lights-short-fiction-contest_27.html
Read story here: http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com/2006/04/entry-6.html
"Endless Hour" short fiction - I won First Runner up, Readers' Choice award
http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com/2007/04/endless-hour-short-fiction-contest_25.html
see story here: http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com/2007/04/entry-31.html
"It is finished" short fiction - http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com/2006/06/entry-9.html
"Silent Grey" - http://clarityofnight.blogspot.com/2007/01/entry-38.html
Hi September,
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time submitting to Jason's contest. And I have to say it has been a wonderful experience. It prompted my story that I will definitely work on as my next novel as soon as I finish my WIP.
I wanted to say thank you so much for your encoraging words about my story GPS. I haven't been able to read any of the others yet - partly because I don't want to loose faith, and partly because I haven't had much time. But this will be my goal this week! Thanks again!
Hi Sheri,
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear that you are following your lifelong dream of becoming a published writer!
How exciting. :)
You have quite an impressive resume or writery things... I feel I am only just starting out at 40. Hope I am not too late!
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