Northern Quill Publishing & NorthWords NWT Present: A Flash Fiction Contest
Calling all writers! Northern Quill Publishing, in partnership with NorthWords NWT, is excited to announce our first short story contest. Whether you're an emerging writer or a seasoned storyteller, this is your chance to showcase your work and have it published in Up Here Magazine.
Contest Details:
Opens: April 1, 2025
Deadline: June 27, 2025
Theme: Edges
Maximum Word Count: 1,000
Prizes:
1st Place – Winning piece will be published in the Fall edition of Up Here Magazine, a $250 cash prize, and a one-year NorthWords NWT membership.
2nd Place – $150 cash prize and a one-year NorthWords NWT membership.
3rd Place – $100 cash prize and a one-year NorthWords NWT membership.
All winners will be recognized on NorthWords NWT and Northern Quill Publishing's social media platforms.
How to Enter:
Stay tuned for submission details! In the meantime, start crafting your best short story that explores the theme Edges.
We're looking for your edgiest pieces—where the known meets the unknown, where people push past limits, and where change begins. Northern Quill Publishing and NorthWords NWT invite writers to explore the theme "Edges" in any way they choose. Whether it’s a physical boundary, an emotional breaking point, the edge of discovery, or the last moment before everything changes, we want stories that captivate, challenge, and surprise us.
We can’t wait to read your stories!