November, 2025
Event Details
The SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest is organized by SmokeLong Quarterly, an online literary magazine specializing in flash and micro narratives. The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or older, from
Event Details
The SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest is organized by SmokeLong Quarterly, an online literary magazine specializing in flash and micro narratives.
The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or older, from anywhere in the world. Writers may submit micro pieces (fiction, nonfiction, or hybrid narratives), each of 250 words or fewer.
Entries may be in English or another language, as long as an English translation is included. Previously published and unpublished work is accepted.
Prizes:
- Grand Prize: $1,000
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $300
- Finalists: $100
Prize winners will be published in the December 2025 issue of SmokeLong.
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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