Not Quite Write Contest Update

Written By Carson Costa

This year, I signed up for an annual pass for Not Quite Write, a quarterly flash fiction competition based in Australia. This contest asks writers to develop, write, and revise a 500-word story based on three prompts in just 60 hours. I’ve participated in the January, April, and July contests so far. January and April I struck out. I think there were a number of factors that contributed to my results, namely that I don’t usually write flash fiction and I was struggling to contain my story.

July, however, I made the longlist! This is great feedback, as it highlights my work as a top competitor and signals that I’m on the right track. Unfortunately, I didn’t place in the contest this time, but I’m looking forward to participating in the October contest! I also plan to do some light revisions on this story and start shopping it around for possible publication elsewhere.

Carson Costa

I’ve always been fascinated by stories and the way people of different cultures and backgrounds experience life. I went to the University of Nevada, Reno, and earned my Bachelor’s in Psychology. After graduation, I decided to convert a Ford Transit cargo van into a tiny home and hit the road, pursuing my dream of being a writer full-time. Now I keep a blog about my experience converting and traveling in the van and write short travel articles and book reviews on Medium.com, while working on short stories and novels that range from Epic Fantasy to Urban Fantasy to Realistic Drama Fiction. You can find more information about all my work on my website: www.carsoncosta.com.

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