There’s still time to enter Fremont Cultural Arts Council’s (FCAC) spring Flash Fiction contest, with the theme “Love makes the world go ’round.”
Al Minard, board member of FCAC, said, “Love may be strong enough to make the world turn, but it is up to you, the writers, to tell us about it.”
Local people will share their thoughts on love at Half Price Books at the Fremont Hub on Saturday, April 19. The contest is co-sponsored by Fremont Cultural Arts Council along with Half Price Books, Fremont Creates, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Infinity Care LLC and Jack’s Brewing Company as part of the Fremont Creates celebration of Arts, Culture and Creativity month in Fremont.
“Flash Fiction is an exciting event where people can express their feelings, real or imaginary, through stories with the theme we have selected,” said Connie Chew, president of FCAC. “I encourage all to participate by submitting a story or voting for their favorite story.”
The contest is open to anyone of any age. Winners are determined by anonymous votes cast by people who come to Half-Price Books on the day of the contest. Stories of love (300 words or less including the title, printed on a single sheet of paper) will be posted on the columns inside of Half-Price Books so people can choose their five favorites. There will also be binders of the submissions for those who have difficulty reading off the columns. Writers’ names will be omitted so everyone will judge based on content.
Ballots will be available at the Flash Fiction Contest table; voting closes at 5pm. The winners will be announced around 5:30pm and the details will be posted on the FCAC website the following week. It’s not mandatory that the contestants be present to win, but they’re definitely encouraged to be there in person to mingle with other writers and collect their prizes.
Each writer is allowed to submit three entries that do not contain plagiarism or which would be offensive to the general reader. There will be five cash and gift card awards. Infinity Care LLC, an organization that provides caring heart and quality service, will be participating by helping to conduct the event and provide refreshments.
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Saturday, April 19
10am – 5pm
Half Price Books
39152 Fremont Hub, Fremont
fremontculturalartscouncil.org
Deadline to enter: Monday, April 14
