Eye Contact Award In Flash Fiction/ How To Submit (Pay: $250)
The Eye Contact Award in Genre Flash Fiction is a prize offered by Eye Contact Magazine, which aims to promote short genre fiction in a variety of themes and genres.
This term, the contest seeks a romance story of up to 1,000 words. The award, sponsored by Seton Hill University and its MFA program in Writing Popular Fiction, offers a cash prize (or gift card equivalent) of $250. If you are having a problem with your writing, please read this article: How to Overcome Writer’s Block (10 Tips + Personal Examples)
Submission Guidelines For Eye Contact Award In Flash Fiction
- Submit a romance story of 1,000 words or less.
- All entries must meet the magazine’s general submission guidelines to be considered.
- Submissions are blind-juried and anonymously judged by an all-student staff.
- Multiple submissions are allowed as long as they follow the guidelines.
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What They Want
- Genre fiction, specifically romance for this term.
- Stories that are short and concise, readable within five minutes.
- Flash fiction that evokes strong emotions and captures the essence of romance.
- Stories that fit popular fiction styles, like movies, TV shows, and bestselling books.
What They Don’t Want
- Stories exceeding 1,000 words.
- Submissions that do not fit the genre theme of romance.
- Poorly edited work with grammatical errors or formatting issues.
Eligibility Criteria For Eye Contact Award In Flash Fiction
- Open to all writers, without restrictions.
- There are no specific nationality or residency requirements.
- Writers from any educational background are welcome to apply.
Author Rights
Winning entries and any submissions accepted for publication will grant first-time rights to Eye Contact Magazine.
Authors retain the right to republish their work after it appears in the magazine, though credit must be given to the first appearance.
Payment
The prize for the winning story is a cash prize (or gift card equivalent) of $250.
There may also be special mentions or runner-up spots, but these are not guaranteed payment.
Deadline
October 25, 2024 is the submission deadline for this contest cycle.
