Flash Fiction February (2024)

Flash Fiction February

A free community-based creative writing challenge

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Flash Fiction February is a month-long, 100% free creative challenge.

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Write one piece of short (we mean it, SHORT) fiction every day in February.

"Flash fiction" refers to complete stories under 500 words. The goal of this challenge is to treat it like your "literary sketchbook."

We believe writers don't doodle enough to practice their craft and have fun with the written word, so this is an opportunity to explore your many awesome ideas while also practicing consistent creativity to overcome the daunting "start of a project" feeling.

We've set up 28 one-word prompts that will unlock daily in February. Register now to get your Welcome kit and join the private #flash-fic-feb channel in the Storytelling Collective Discord (and indicate you're there for Flash Fic Feb when prompted).

*It's a leap year this year, but we'll be sticking to 28 daily prompts. Day 29 will be our wrap-up and story submission day!

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Meet fellow writers, get feedback on your work, participate in sprints, and celebrate flash fiction with our community

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Participate in the challenge and your work will be published!

To celebrate your stories, Storytelling Collective's publishing imprint, Scribemind Books, will publish your work in a community anthology! Last year, our collection In A Flash featured stories by more than 100 writers, written over four years of Flash Fiction Februaries.

This year, we'll be publishing a digital zine of your work!

At the end of the month, we'll open submissions and you can submit your favorite piece of flash fiction, to be published and promoted on DriveThruFiction.com, a platform for independent fiction authors.

This creative challenge is a great way to practice your craft, get to know your fellow writers, and earn a publishing credit!

Our 2024 theme: Tolkien 🌲🧝‍♀️

This year, we're evoking the creative force of J. R. R. Tolkien, the father of modern fantasy whose massive body of creative work is a treasure trove of inspiration. Enjoy a daily Tolkien-inspired writing prompt that you can apply to your own work.

💡 The provided prompts are 100% optional, and you are not expected or required to use them for fantasy flash fiction!