The California Writers Club Marin is accepting short-short story submissions! Winners will receive certificates of excellence and will appear on our website and the statewide website. External expert judges will be announced soon.
Theme: Left Behind
Prompt: Craft a gripping 500–1000 word short-short story that explores leaving something-or-someone behind or being left behind. Capture a powerful moment in a brief burst of storytelling. Show us what’s left behind—and what lingers on.
Flash fiction features short-short stories with high impact.
Important Dates:
🖋 Submissions Open: Sunday, June 1, 2025
⏰ Deadline: Monday, September 1, 2025 (midnight)
