100 Word Microfiction Challenge

[roina_arwen]

So I just signed up for the NYC Midnight Microfiction Challenge, which kicks off this Friday (April 22nd).

I’m weirdly excited about doing this - you only get 24 hours to write and submit your entry, and each round you will be assigned a Genre, an Action, and a Word, and your entry must use all three to qualify. The first round, everyone is divided up into groups of 80 writers, and the top 15 of each group will go through to round two. All stories will receive feedback from the judges, and remain the property of the entrant.

It’s a $27 entry fee, but $2 of that is donated to one of five or six charities. There are cash prizes for the top 10 winners.

Possible assigned Genres are: Action and/or Adventure; Comedy; Drama; Fairy Tale and/or Fantasy; Ghost Story; Historical Fiction; Horror; Romance; Romantic Comedy; Sci-Fi; Suspense and/or Thriller; and Open Genre.

If you want to sign up or just want more info, you can find it here:
https://www.nycmidnight.com/100

Comments

[erulissedances]

It actually sounds like a lot of fun, but I'm too busy to add this to my days. At least at this point in time. Please share what goes on and what the prompts are. Maybe the next time ...

- Erulisse (one L)

[roina_arwen]

I’ll think I’ll only know what prompts I’m assigned for my group, but I’ll definitely keep folks updated!

[ofearthandstars]

This sounds like so much fun! I just worry I may already be overextended. There's several genres I could stand to challenge myself in.

[roina_arwen]

I know what you mean, but there’s plenty of time between rounds, and that assumes one makes it through (I’m hoping to at least get to round two):

1st Round: 11:59PM EDT on April 22, 2022 until 11:59PM EDT on April 23, 2022.

2nd Round: 11:59PM EDT on June 17, 2022 until 11:59PM EDT on June 18, 2022.

3rd Round: 11:59PM EDT on July 29, 2022 until 11:59PM EDT on July 30, 2022.

[ofearthandstars]

Oof, that WOULD be doable except I have work and Friday evening plans already set, then am tabling in Wilmington for Earth Day all Saturday. I just don't see how I could fit Round 1 in. Thank you for sharing the schedule, though. Do let us know how it goes!

[roina_arwen]

I’ll definitely keep folks updated as to what my assigned genre and such is, and will post my entry here (and probably LJ) after round one closes. Have fun this weekend!

[adoptedwriter]

Sounds fun. I wish I had the extra time to take on the challenge.

[roina_arwen]

I’m eager to get started!