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P=Poetry, N=Nonfiction, F=Fiction
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F – South 85 Journal’s 2023 Julia Peterkin Literary Award for Flash Fiction
August 15, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
$12
South 85 Journal accepts submissions of previously unpublished flash fiction pieces of 850 words or fewer for the Julia Peterkin Literary Award for Flash Fiction between June 1 and August 15. The winning selection will be awarded $500 and publication in the December issue of South 85 Journal. Contest finalists will also be selected and published alongside the winning selection. Submissions are read blind by an outside judge.
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Previously unpublished flash fiction of 850 words or fewer are eligible for this contest. We are especially interested in stories that demonstrate a strong voice and/or a sense of place, but we consider all quality writing.
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All submissions will be read blind. Please do not include personal information on your manuscript or file. Submissions that include identifying information will not be considered.
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We will select one winner to receive a cash prize of $500.
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Four semi-finalists will be chosen for publication in South 85 Journal
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All winning entries will be published in the Fall / Winter issue of South 85 Journal.
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Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please withdraw your entry if your piece is accepted elsewhere.
- Multiple contest submissions will be considered as long as a separate submission fee is paid for each contest entry.
- Work may be submitted in both categories as long as the submission fee is paid for each contest entry.
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All winners must be over 18 years old and reside in the U.S. in order to claim their cash prize.
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Please use double-spacing and a 12 point, standard font. We suggest Times New Roman. We consider only previously unpublished work.
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Current and former staff members are not eligible for participation.
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Current Converse College students and Converse College MFA alum are not eligible for participation.
- Results will be announced in October.