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I want to enter a writing competition for a short story, but the maximum word count is 1000 and I'm not sure I can manage that. ( I know this isn't a story, but....)

That would be so hard! I could never write a story in 1000 words!

I have 503 and I'm not even at the conflict yet😭😭. I'm going to write the whole thing and then edit and see if I can cut it down ( not likely) or I just won't enter, because 1000 words is just unrealistic

I feel really bad right now, because all my characters are going to die except for 2

Honestly, the best way, I've realized is to try writing a 100-word story. See if it doesn't exceed that. Or just write and don't pay attention to the word count.

I'm doing the second option, because I will never be able to write a story in 100 words. I'm barely able to write a 100 word summary

Brooke wrote: "I'm doing the second option, because I will never be able to write a story in 100 words. I'm barely able to write a 100 word summary"

exactly! It will exceed. Today I tried the method and I ended up writing an 800 word story instead.

That's good! I don't think whoever wrote these rules understands how little a 1000 words actually is

XD

There are plenty writing competitions out there, Brooke. Flash fiction is very hard to write if you’re an overwriter (like me). I suggest writing your story. Don’t pay attention to the word count. As some people say, the longer the story, the better it must be! (For some cases, there is an exception. I’m sure you’ve dnfed some long books.) So yeah. I always find myself shortening my stories. You just have to look around to find what works for you!

I don't think I'm an over writer, I just can't fit my whole story in that tiny of a box. So yeah, I'll write it and now that you've mentioned it I should go looking for some other competitions

Sounds awesome! There are plenty great ones out there. You just have to find the one that works best!

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PLEASE READ THE ABOVE

Yes, thank you, Emary. I love reading and hearing about your writing but someone may steal it which I would hate to see happen. So please, post parts that you want, but just come knowingly. I haven't heard of anyone stealing pieces, but there is always a risk.

I don't mean for any of this to scare anyone off! Please, share what you want!

Yes, well said!

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Just reviving this ded thread!

Haha, thank you, Bonnie :)

i have wrote a whole bunch of stories i will share them tomorrow

Yay!