Writing Magic
500 Word Short Story Contest
Are you an author who loves magic? Do you have an idea for a super short story that needs to be shared with the world? If you answered yes to both of those questions this contest is for you!
The story can be about anything magical. Maybe it’s something that you’ve experienced in real life or it’s something you’ve created. Maybe it’s the start of a great idea. Maybe it’ll be the thing that inspires you to finally publish your book.
Sadie Tells Stories loves all things magic and wonder. And she loves not just the magic she can create but sharing the magic that others do as well. She can’t wait to read your stories!
Prizes
$500 USD to the winner.
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$150 USD to the runner up.
What
Write a short story, under 500 words that is all about magic.
It can be for any age group. It can be fiction or non-fiction.
Get creative. Have fun. And share your magic with the world!
Who
Anyone in the world who loves writing about magic. See the Rules for more information.
When
Sadie Tells Stories will be accepting submissions for the Writing Magic Flash Fiction Writing Competition from November 28th 2022 until 11:59pm PDT on April 1st 2023. The winners will be notified by June 15th 2023.
How
It’s easy!
Write a super short flash fiction all about magic. It truly can be about anything you find magical.
Pay the $10 USD entry fee.
Use the form to submit your story.
Celebrate!
Refer a friend! If your friend is the first prize winner the competition you also receive a $50 USD prize.
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Financial Assistance
There are 10 spaces for those writers who know they have some magic to share but can’t afford the fee. Send an email to hello@sadietellsstories.ca
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The Rules
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All decisions are final!
All payments are final and nonrefundable.
To be eligible, entries must be under 500 words and include an element of magic. Stories can be either fiction or non-fiction They must be submitted prior to midnight on April 1st 2023 and the entrant must have paid the $10 USD submission fee prior to submitting.
Entrants can submit as many times as they like.
All entries must be submitted using the online form. If you need some help, please don’t hesitate to email or call Sadie. She can help you get your story submitted!
There are 2 cash prizes: $500 USD for the winner and $150 USD for the runner up. There is a third prize of $50 for anyone who refers the first prize winner.
When you submit you are automatically added to receive the Sadie Tells Stories newsletter. You can unsubscribe anytime, but you might want to stay on it until the contest results have been shared.
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Sadie Tells Stories reserves the right to cancel this contest at anytime. Upon cancellation all submission fees will be returned.
Copyright - By submitting an entry you give Sadie Tells Stories permission to use your entry in the following ways: Winning stories will be announced in the Sadie Tells Stories Newsletter and shared on the Sadie Tells Stories website. Writers retain copyright of their stories and we encourage you to submit your story to other contests at anytime.
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