Contest
Our September contest prompt is:
"Broken Glass"
Please do not use the prompt as the title of your story!
Anton Chekov gave the following writing advice: “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” This statement has become famous among writers to encourage them to “show, don’t tell”. This month we invite you to write a story that contains a reference to broken glass, and that demonstrates more showing than telling.
The prompt does not have to be quoted directly, but your story should refer to the prompt in some way, directly or indirectly.
Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card
Entry Deadline:
Check your submission status via email
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STEP 1:
- First Step - Write a great flash fiction story (English Only / 350 Words)
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BEFORE YOU CONTINUE - Practice reading your story out loud
- Select a great cover picture for your story, and have the image ready to upload
- Proofread your story and correct all errors, then prepare to submit your text
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Prepare your cover image file and story text, then be ready to record - Click here to check the Contest Guidelines below
- Select the FREE path or the VIP path below
- Record and submit your story
- No special equipment needed - We provide simple recording tools
- You can record using a smartphone, or any computer and microphone
- Scroll down to click the YouTube contest shortlist button below
- If your story made the cut, it will be published within a few days
- Stories with the highest number of views are at the top of the shortlist
Winners
"Down by the River"
August Winner
Julian Kern
If you are the winner, please check your email inbox/spam/junk folder to make sure you receive your reward claim link.
AUGUST 2025
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Voice Contest Guidelines
Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card
- One story per person - 350 Words Max Limit
- Fiction only - no poems, memoirs, nonfiction or essays
- Minimum of 10 shortlisted submissions to award a prize
- Maximum of 40 shortlisted entries per contest
- The list of finalists will be created after the entry deadline has passed
- The finalist list will include the stories with the highest number of views on YouTube, based on the total number of entries
- The finalist list will also include stories selected by staff
- Winners will be selected from the finalist list by all members via an email voting poll
- First, second and third place winners will be displayed with corresponding blue, red and white ribbons
- Only the first place winner will be awarded an Amazon gift certificate
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- No purchase necessary to enter or win
- FREE members and VIP members have an equal chance of winning
- Void where prohibited or restricted by law