The October Fiction Potluck Challenge is: A Special Place
Send your best story in under 6,000 words.
This is a fiction-only challenge.
A tip from our guest judge, Brandon Cox: I’m looking for stories that embody the idea that places can be characters in a story. The setting should be specific, unique, and possess enough personality to influence your character(s). Most of all, these places should be an irreplaceable part of the narrative.
About our guest: Brandon is a father of two young children and an engineer who finds little gaps in his day to cram writing sessions into. He’s competed in the annual Writer’s Games for 3 years and has some novel-length work brewing, albeit very slowly. His favorite genre is fantasy, but he does take time to read a few best sellers each year to keep himself grounded. Above all, he loves story and the impact a good one can have on his worldview.
*No identifying info inside your file.*
Include your piece title at top of your doc
TNR or Arial, 10/12, single spaced
Indent paragraphs
Empty margins on all sides
Empty line for scene breaks
Name your file with piece title and Fiction Potluck
If submitting by email, include your name/pseudonym and short bio in your email body.
Accepted file types: .doc, .docx, .odt
Live, unlocked Google Docs or Microsoft Word links are accepted via email (submissions[at]writersworkout.net). Set your document permissions to “anyone with the link can [comment or edit]” so we can collect it. We will not request access and we are not responsible for locked docs.
Please check the Potluck page or our listing here for rules and rights information.
Deadline: November 15
