Hint Fiction: A story of 25 words or less that suggests a larger, more complex story.
On April 22, I posted an announcement about a Hint Fiction contest, which was held by author Robert Swartwood (who coined the term). Novelist Stewart O’Nan acted as final judge for the contest.
On June 17, I posted the exciting news that publisher W.W. Norton had approached Robert Swartwood and his agent about publishing an anthology of Hint Fiction, starting with the Top 20 stories from the contest (which includes one of mine, I’m happy to say). Swartwood will edit the anthology.
Lancaster Online interviewed Swartwood, where he revealed that Pulitzer Prize winning poet Stephen Dunn and best selling authors Joyce Carol Oates and James Frey had sent in their hint fiction stories to be included in the anthology. The interview appears here.
Swartwood has just announced the submission period to consider more stories for inclusion in the anthology (further details found here).
The submission period is between August 1 - August 31, 2009. Writers interested in submitting up to two stories can do so via an email address to be announced on Robert Swartwood’s web site on August 1, 2009. Once he designates the email address, I’ll post it, along with a reminder to send stories in.
The anthology will include between 100-150 stories.
Payment is $25 per story for World and Audio rights.
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10 comments:
Then I'd better put on my thinking cap.
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for this information.
Terrie
Hi Barbara - it is definitely worth a shot! It's an interesting challenge.
Hi Terrie - You're so welcome. What an exciting opportunity. I'm going to work on a couple more to send in.
Pretty cool. Congrats on your story being included. I'm gonna check this out. Great idea.
Thanks for the info, Kathy. I'm going to think upon it, and maybe get my husband involved, too.
I am thrilled about the wonderful company you'll be keeping!
Hey- what does it mean that my verification word is "ulame?" I don't think that's very nice, even if it's true.
My pencil is ready!
Charles - Thanks for the congrats; I'm still pinching myself. Absolutely, check it out!
Clare - It is beyond belief that I could be in the same book as JCO...it is wild. "U" are not "lame!" Those verifications can be humorous now & then. I hope you & your hubby go for it!
Elaine - Glad your pencils are ready! You go, girl!
I'll give it a try!
Jeanette Cheezum
I'm always up for a challenge.
Paul,
Good luck -- give it your best shot!
Jeanette,
These contests can be a challenge - but so motivating. Go for it!
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