The 500-word Fiction Challenge is Open for Registration

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This year's challenge kicks off on May 29th.

Up Next: The Flash Fiction Challenge on May 1st The 500-word Fiction Challenge on May 29th View this email in your browser The 500-word Fiction Challenge is Open for Registration Learn More, Register, and Read Previous Winners The 500-word Fiction Challenge kicks off a little earlier this year on May 29th, and registration is now open! The 4th annual competition will challenge writers worldwide to create 500-word short stories based on genre, action, and object assignments in 48 hours. Feedback from the judges is provided for every submission, writers keep all the rights to the stories they create, and there are thousands in cash prizes for the winners. Learn more, register, and read previous winning stories at the link below. Good luck, writers! Learn More & Register Learn the Basics of Writing Flash Fiction Follow NYC Midnight Facebook Twitter Instagram Copyright © 2026 NYC Midnight, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list