An Axe to Grind—the annual Darling Axe flash fiction contest is back
Tell us a story in fewer than 1000 words.
Our flash fiction contest is back!
New prize pool structure—an even $1000.
Yes, a big change this year. Rather than starting out with a "minimum $200" prize pool that grows with each entry, we will now have a predetermined prize based on the previous entry totals. This makes our admin processes simpler, and it gives people who are new to the contest a clearer expectation for the outcome. If the number of entries grows beyond this $1000 projection, we will increase the prize pool of the next contest.
The total prize pool is $1000 CAD:
All three finalists also win publication on the Chopping Blog and receive complimentary access to a Darling Axe self-paced course.
Entry is $5 CAD.
Entries will be screened by David Brown, with final judging by Michelle Barker.
Deadline: March 31, 2021
About the Darling Axe
We are professional editors as well as award-winning writers. We understand the intense effort and emotional investment you have poured into your work. It's our job to help you take your manuscript to the next level.
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