From February 10 to May 24, the SmokeLong editors will be reading the queue to find at least 12 astounding stories for our 17th-anniversary issue in June. General submissions will re-open on May 25.
What kind of stories will we be looking for?
For the SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction (affectionately The Smokey) we’re looking for powerful, layered narratives–from heart-stopping micros to 1ooo-worders that feel tight and urgent. We want to see that story only you can tell.
A bit about the judging process and the prizes?
We will be responding to entries along the way, so you will not have to wait until the end of May to know if your story has made it to the long list. The grand prize this year is $2000, but everyone in the issue will be compensated.
We hope you’ve been polishing your entries for months (or years?), but even if you’ve only just this moment found the competition, you have until May 24 to send us something you love–so get writing!
Where do I get more information?
Go HERE for guidelines and more information, or click on the link below to enter.
In September 2022 SmokeLong launched a workshop environment/community christened SmokeLong Fitness. This acclaimed community workshop is happening right now on our dedicated workshop site. If you choose to join us, you will work in a small group of around 15-20 participants to give and receive feedback on flash narratives.