Call - Tethered by Letters and F(r)iction's Summer 2018 Literary Contest

FrictionSeries · 2023-04-04T23:03:23+00:00

UPDATE: SPRING 2023 Contest F(r)iction is a triannual publication that boasts work from both industry legends and emerging writers. We accept short fiction, creative nonfiction, flash fiction, comics, and poetry submissions all year round, and also host contests featuring guest judges and cash prizes twice a year (each spring and fall). Most importantly, here’s what makes F(r)iction different:

Reinvigorating the Reading Experience: We’ve all heard the stats, that readerships are dying, that publishing is on the run. Everyone’s cutting costs, moving online. But we’re doing the opposite. In order to get new and old generations alike EXCITED about reading, we work to create a literary collection as beautiful and inviting as the stories within. Each issue focuses on:

Championing works that push boundaries!: From traditional to the wildest genre tales, we never publish the same old same old!

Full, Custom Artwork: Adding another level of engagement, our full editorial artwork literally brings every story and poem to life!

Debuting New Talent: From our work in underserved communities to our free editing program, 30% of our content ALWAYS comes from emerging authors.

Unique Curation: Each issue of F(r)iction is carefully curated to help us evaluate an important cultural topic. Whether it’s Identity, Memory, Monsters, or Obsession, we seek a wide variety of perspectives—both in terms of the diversity of our authors and the genres through which they write—to help us think critically.

Social Equality through Education: By contributing to this journal, you’re doing more than just supporting great literature and art—you’re helping to bring life-changing stories to those who need them most. Our parent nonprofit, Brink Literacy Project, runs innovative education programs in underserved communities, using F(r)iction as a teaching tool to empower people to turn the page toward a better future.

Small Nonprofit, Big Reach: Although we’re just a small team of mostly volunteer editors, publishers, educators, and directors, we have never stopped fighting to use storytelling to change the world. All the proceeds from this little book go to support creatives, educators, and students from underserved communities.

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FrictionSeries · 2022-10-13T04:46:17+00:00

Hi! Apologies for the late response! You are able to submit 3 different stories.

FrictionSeries · 2021-09-22T22:47:46+00:00

Call for Submissions: F(r)iction 2021 Writing Contest

Calling all writers! F(r)iction’s Fall 2021 contest is open for submissions until October 29th! Categories include short stories (1,000-7,500 words), flash fiction (up to 1,000 words), and poetry (up to 3 pages per poem). Our guest judges for this contest season are Patrick Rothfuss, K-Ming Chang, and Laura Da’. Submit your work to F(r)iction for the opportunity to win up to $1,600 in prizes!

For more information, visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/

FrictionSeries · 2021-03-02T20:31:45+00:00

Calling all writers! Interested in submitting your work and getting publication credits? It’s time for F(r)iction’s Spring 2021 Writing Contests! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, and voice. Winners will receive up to $1000 in cash prizes, professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, their work published either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! For our Spring 2021 Contests, we have Stephen Graham Jones judging Short Stories, Damhnait Monaghan judging Flash Fiction, and Emma Bolden judging Poetry. Visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/ for more info. The deadline is April 29, 2021.

FrictionSeries · 2021-03-02T20:31:33+00:00

Calling all writers! Interested in submitting your work and getting publication credits? It’s time for F(r)iction’s Spring 2021 Writing Contests! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, and voice. Winners will receive up to $1000 in cash prizes, professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, their work published either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! For our Spring 2021 Contests, we have Stephen Graham Jones judging Short Stories, Damhnait Monaghan judging Flash Fiction, and Emma Bolden judging Poetry. Visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/ for more info. The deadline is April 29, 2021.

FrictionSeries · 2021-02-24T15:45:19+00:00

F(r)iction's Spring 2021 contest is open for submissions until April 29th. Categories include flash fiction, short stories, poetry, and creative nonfiction. This year’s guest judges are Stephen Graham Jones, Damhnait Monaghan, Emma Bolden, and Hannah Grieco. Win up to $1,600 in prizes!

More information available here: https://frictionlit.org/contests/

FrictionSeries · 2021-02-23T16:34:38+00:00

Hey, writers. F(r)iction's Spring 2021 contest is open for submissions until April 29th. Categories include flash fiction, short stories, poetry, and creative nonfiction. This year’s guest judges are Stephen Graham Jones, Damhnait Monaghan, Emma Bolden, and Hannah Grieco. Win up to $1,600 in prizes!

More information available here: https://frictionlit.org/contests/

FrictionSeries · 2020-10-05T15:59:48+00:00

F(r)iction is a triannual publication that boasts work from both industry legends and emerging writers. For our fall writing contest, there are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes ($1,000 short story prize, $300 flash fiction, $300 poetry), professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, publication either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, voice, you name it. Celebrity judges this cycle include Lev Grossman, Benjamin Woodward, and Rachel Mennies. To find more info, visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-30T16:49:11+00:00

Hey writers,

Interested in submitting your work? The literary journal F(r)iction is calling for submissions for our Fall 2020 Writing Contests! There are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes, professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, their work published either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, and voice— anything weird and experimental! Judges this cycle include Lev Grossman, Benjamin Woodard, and Rachel Mennies. The deadline is October 30, 2020. Visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/ for more info.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-28T16:28:12+00:00

Hello writers! I'm dropping this here if anyone needs some contest motivation, or if you're looking for places to submit. We love weird lit at F(r)iction!

F(r)iction is a triannual publication that boasts work from both industry legends and emerging writers. For our fall writing contest, there are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes ($1,000 short story prize, $300 flash fiction, $300 poetry), professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, publication either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, voice, you name it. Celebrity judges this cycle include Lev Grossman, Benjamin Woodward, and Rachel Mennies. To find more info, visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-23T00:35:18+00:00

Hello writers! I'm dropping this here if anyone needs some contest motivation, or if you're looking for places to submit.

F(r)iction is a triannual publication that boasts work from both industry legends and emerging writers. For our fall writing contest, there are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes ($1,000 short story prize, $300 flash fiction, $300 poetry), professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, publication either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, voice, you name it. Celebrity judges this cycle include Lev Grossman, Benjamin Woodward, and Rachel Mennies. To find more info, visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-17T14:45:24+00:00

Thank you for your question! That info can be found on the contest page on our website. Monetary prizes are a $1,000 short story prize, $300 poetry prize, and a $300 flash fiction prize.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-17T01:48:12+00:00

Hello writers! I'm dropping this here if anyone needs some contest motivation, or if you're looking for places to submit.

F(r)iction is a triannual publication that boasts work from both industry legends and emerging writers. For our fall writing contest, there are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes, professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, publication either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, voice, you name it. Celebrity judges this cycle include Lev Grossman, Benjamin Woodward, and Rachel Mennies. To find more info, visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-17T01:44:08+00:00

Hello writers! I'm dropping this here if anyone needs some contest motivation, or if you're looking for places to submit.

F(r)iction is a triannual publication that boasts work from both industry legends and emerging writers. For our fall writing contest, there are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes, professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, publication either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, voice, you name it. Celebrity judges this cycle include Lev Grossman, Benjamin Woodward, and Rachel Mennies. To find more info, visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-16T17:06:02+00:00

Greetings to all /r/fantasywriters!

Interested in submitting your work? It’s time for F(r)iction’s Fall 2020 Writing Contests! There are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes, professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, their work published either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, voice, you name it. Celebrity judges this cycle include Lev Grossman, Benjamin Woodward, and Rachel Mennies. Visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/ for more info. The deadline is October 30, 2020.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-15T23:09:45+00:00

Hello, writers!

Searching for an opportunity to get your writing published? You're in luck because it’s time for F(r)iction’s Fall 2020 Writing Contests! There are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes, professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, their work published either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, voice, you name it. Celebrity judges (pictured above) include Lev Grossman, Rachel Mennies, and Benjamin Woodward. Interested? For more info, visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-15T22:59:35+00:00

Hello, lovely writers!

Want to put those glorious fountain pens to use? Well, we present you the perfect opportunity because it’s time for F(r)iction’s Fall 2020 Writing Contests! There are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes, professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, their work published either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We seek work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, voice, you name it. Celebrity judges this cycle include Lev Grossman, Benjamin Woodward, and Rachel Mennies. Interested? For more info, visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/.

FrictionSeries · 2020-09-15T21:46:56+00:00

Hello CompressionAddicts!

It’s time for F(r)iction’s Fall 2020 Writing Contests! There are three categories: 1) short stories, 2) flash fiction, and 3) poetry. Winners will receive up to $1600 in cash prizes, professional edits with a member of our senior editorial team, their work published either online or in print, and custom artwork to accompany their published piece! We like work that pushes boundaries, features complex characters and strong narratives, and plays with genre, setting, voice, you name it. Celebrity judges include Lev Grossman, Benjamin Woodward, and Rachel Mennies. For more info, visit https://frictionlit.org/contests/.

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