Molalla Public Library Contest

FLASH FICTION CONTEST

Molalla Public Library

Short and sweet or not so sweet….
Submit an original story for our Flash Fiction VI contest. Open to grades 4 through adult divided into categories. Each story MUST contain the three words, or variation of the word within the content of the body as listed by age group.


Grades 4th – 6th Key words: Snow; sled; and hot chocolate

Grades 7th – 12th Key words: Fog; frost; and candles

Adult Key words: Heat; pilgrim; and solstice or equinox


Contest Rules:
1) Only one entry per person.
2) Each story may be typed or hand written. ONLY ONE PAGE, ONE SIDE and submitted on an 81/2”x11” sheet of paper. Put your name, phone number, and age category on the back.
3) Story length must be one page only.
4) Each story must include the three key words for that age category.
5) Any plagiarized, explicit language or content or excessively violent themes will not be accepted.


Prize: There will be a first and second place winner from each category.


All entries will be published in the Short Story Book which will be available for
purchase.


Deadline: November 30, 2011 @ 8:00 PM. Drop off entry at the Molalla Public Library, or you may email it to moref@lincc.lib.or.us <mailto:moref@lincc.lib.or.us> . Please remember to put your name, and contact information on the back along with the age category.