An intriguing competition here for your consideration.
The Anton Chekhov Prize for Very Short Fiction is open for stories of up to 800 words. The deadline is July 15th.
The competition is run by the New Flash Fiction Review, run by Meg Pokrass. The online magazine, devoted to flash fiction, holds this prize each year. The prize is in honour of the Russian playwright and short story master.
William Boyd, in his book about the history of the short story wrote about Chekhov: "By abandoning the manipulated beginning-middle-and-end plot, by refusing to judge his characters, by not striving for a climax or seeking neat narrative resolution, Chekhov made his stories appear agonisingly, almost unbearably lifelike."
The challenge is on, Scribblers! Can you submit a story that prompts such praise?
Follow the link below for submission guidelines and details of the prize and publication opportunity.
Good luck and Keep Scribbling!
http://newflashfiction.com/the-anton-chekhov-prize-for-very-short-fiction/
