48-Hour Flash Writing Contest

Students or Staff: Students

Event Type: Non-Profit/Community

Date: 01/16/2026

Intended Audience: Students

Details: How it works: • Theme: A prompt that includes a character, an object, and genre to incorporate into your story will be posted on the Write Now website (foriowa.org/write-now) on Friday, January 16 at 4:00 p.m. CST • Length: The maximum length for each short story is 1,000 words, not including the title page. Entries with more than 1,000 words will be disqualified. • Submit: Before Sunday, January 18 at 4:00 p.m. CST, submit your entry online at: foriowa.org/write-now