The April 2025 Flash Fiction Writing Contest, co-sponsored by The Fremont Cultural Arts Council and Half-Price Books, is part of Fremont’s Arts Culture and Creativity Month celebrations. The contest will be held inside Half Price Books at Fremont Hub on Saturday, Apr. 20.
The theme of the contest is “Love-Makes the World Go ’Round.” All entries must be 300 words or less including the title, in English. Everyone can enter, no age or location restrictions, but no more than three entries per person. Submissions must be sent by Midnight, Monday, Apr. 14. Entries will not be accepted at Half Price Books.
Submissions should be type-written on one page in 12-point font or larger with the author’s name and phone number written on the back, or emailed as a Word document or PDF attachment with the author’s name and phone number in the body of the email.
Submit entries by email to fc*********@gm***.com. If submitting by mail, mail entries to: FCAC Flash Fiction Contest c/o Fremont Cultural Arts Council, P.O. Box 1314, Fremont, CA 94538.
The FCAC reserves the right to return entries that do not meet the criteria, contain plagiarism or would be offensive to the general reader.
Winners will be chosen by vote by those who come to Half Price books on Saturday, Apr. 20 between 10am and 5pm. Winners and prizes will be announced at 5pm; writers need not be present to win.
For more information visit fremontculturalartscouncil.org.
Flash Fiction Contest
Saturday, Apr. 20
10am – 5pm
Half Price Books
39152 Fremont Hub, Fremont
510.744.0333
Submission deadline: Midnight; Monday, Apr. 14
