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Welcome to week 2 of our Flash Fiction Contest with the theme of GIFT.
Read the winning entry for week 1 right here!
Here’s how it works:
- Every Monday we announce that week’s theme
- Every Saturday we close that week’s contest at midnight PST
- Each entry must include that week’s theme, and be no more than 200 words in length
- You must be following Salt & Sage Books on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram in order to be eligible to win
Prizes
- Weekly prize: $20 voucher or 10% coupon for Salt & Sage Books, announced on Sundays
- Grand prize: $100 or 20% off voucher, announced December 31st
- Winners will be featured on our blog and on social media
FAQ
I entered last week, can I enter again? You betcha!
My piece is just over 200 words. Can I stretch the word count? Nope. Please make it 200 words or less.
Where do I enter? Link below!
Ready?
Let’s go!
FLASH!
December 8 - 14: GIFT
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oxoIPCevWhRIvDjnw_CFBeKnqtTDNFhZrGcinnCWZHA/
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