Writing contest (600 x 400 px) (1)

Fall 2025 Writing Contest: Flash Fiction

Our first writing contest! Here are the submission guidelines and link to submit your story:

  • Story length of 1,500 words or less (longer stories and poetry will not be accepted).
  • Unpublished, original stories only. AI generated content will not be accepted.
  • One (1) submission per person.
  • Submissions will close October 31st.
  • Winners will be announced on November 11th.
  • Stories should be fictional and with family-friendly values (no explicit content).
  • Submissions will include flash fiction story, author headshot, and author bio.
  • Cover art is welcome, but not required.
  • Stories will be judged based on quality of writing and integrity of content.
  • Prizes will include a $100 gift card for the grand winner and honorable mentions for the top 5 runner ups. All accepted submissions will be published and posted on the website.

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Kaylisa Montijo

Kaylisa Montijo is the editor for FamilyFiction and loves her job of posting content, assembling the weekly newsletter, communicating with publishers and authors, and writing the book reviews. When she's not working with the website, she can be found working on her grad homework, going on long runs, and dreaming about writing her own book one day.