Please Vote For Me in the Flash Fiction 40 Contest!
Hey, if you’re a regular reader of the Middle Zone, I have a favor to ask of ya. Heck; even if you’re NOT a regular reader (and I promise – I won’t go there!) I’ll ask the same favor of you, too.
I’ve Entered a Fiction Contest!
For the last month or so, the Editor Unleashed Forum has been accepting entries of flash fiction for a contest called Flash Fiction 40. (In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, “flash fiction”, it’s generally understood as “fiction under a thousand words in length” – about two single-spaced pages.)
Why should you care, you say? Well, I’ll be the first to admit you may not. Hey, I’m OK with that. Really.
But I’m askin’ you, as a favor to me, to perhaps rethink that a mite, and here’s why: There are 283 entries in the contest, and the best 40 will be published in the upcoming Editor Unleashed/ Smashwords Flash Fiction 40 anthology. The top story wins $500!
I’ve entered a story of my own, and now we’ve moved into the (sound of terrified screaming) judgment phase. But here’s the important part: YOU can help propel me into the top 40!
Yep; you have within your power to do something truly amazing, and it’ll only take a little of your time. (Well, OK, it make take more than a few minutes. But still…) The fact is, I NEED YOUR VOTE!
Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to cast a vote. Unfortunately, there’s a few hoops you have to jump through in order to do it. So, to make it easy, I’ve spelled out all the steps right here.
How to Cast Your Vote
- Go to the Editor Unleashed Forum (link opens in a new window). If you’re not already a member of this forum
, you’ll have to register to cast a vote. (It’s totally free, so please do so). Click on the word “Register” and it’ll walk you through it. - Once you’ve registered, go back to the Forum and log in. (If you get lost, close that window and click the link above again.)
- On the next page to appear, click on the third entry, “Flash Fiction 40 Contest”.
- Here’s where all the entries are listed – all 14 pages of ‘em! BEFORE you go any farther, PLEASE READ that first entry, “Sticky: Story Voting Rules”. This will tell you HOW to cast your vote. (It’s simple. Really.)
OK, now see the page bar over on the right there? Like I said, there’s 14 pages of entries. Mine is on page 14, so click on “Last” and you’ll go straight there. (They’re in chronological order of entry; I submitted mine on the first day.)- Scan down the page for the story titled “One Fine Day…” (you’ll see my name under it), and click on the title. Read and enjoy!
Now, to cast your vote, look for that “Rating” tab just above the story. Simply click on the little white triangle and a drop-down menu appears. Click the radio button for the number of stars you’d like to give – 5 is best, 1 is, um, not. (Don’t worry; I won’t try to tell you how many stars I think it’s worth!)- Log out and you’re done!
Of course, if you’re interested, feel free to read and vote on as many as you like. But I’m warnin’ ya now, make sure you have plenty of coffee or tea on hand; at about 10-15 minutes per story, you should be able to read all 283 of ‘em in about 5 hours or so!
Hey, I want to thank you from the bottom of my Texas heart for your help and support; a big ol’ tip o’ the hat to ya!
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No problem at all! Will do
Wow, flash fiction! I used to write some, especially back in college, because it was a requirement for our Rhetoric class. My professor was one good fiction, not just flash, writer. Hope you win!
Robert,
due to my holiday preparations (I will be going off to Lithuania on Friday) I am a bit short of time, but I will try to do it.
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@Thanks, Ninja Joe! Tip o’ the hat to ya!
@Ulla – I appreciate it, Ulla – and thanks!
Have a great holiday, too!
@- Color – Thanks for your kind wishes!
Robert,
Did you learn from being on the last page to vote that sometimes it’s best to wait until the last minute to enter? If you were the last entry, you’d be the first one people see when they go to to vote.
Okay I just voted for you and this is a very deserving vote. Not only did you enter the contest, but you also went ahead and you marketed yourself, which is so awesome. Good Luck!
@Lillie – Well, that’s probably true. But then again, I was just anxious to get it out there, y’know?
@Gressly – Hey, a tip o’ the hat to ya, Bubba! We’ll see how it goes; there’s a ton o’ entries!
Robert, I had already cast the vote (Definitely 5 stars for the post) and I hope you’ll be standing out from the crowd…
I’ve never heard of flash fiction but it sounds kinda neat, especially for me who can’t seem to finish anything. Thanks for the link to Editor Unleashed. All the best with that.
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I know Robert that you are very anxious to get out there. We will surely vote.
@Wilson – Thanks, and a hat tip to ya!
@Dr Door – Hey, you never know, Doc – you might be good at it!
@Jason – Tip o’ the hat, Jason!
Flash Fiction contest – hope you win – Will vote for you!
Already voted and i have told my friends to do it too
@Alfred – Hey, thank you kindly, Bubba, and a tip o’ the hat to you and all your friends!
Do not fear when you brother’s here. Hey Robert i am here and believe me you gonna win this one.
@David – Well, that certainly would be a wonderful occurrence, David. I’d be satisfied with bein’ chosen for the book, though…
Will do, I like your stories good luck
Kylie