The July Fiction Potluck Challenge is: Siblings
Send your best story in under 5,000 words.
This is a fiction-only challenge.
A tip from our guest judge, Will Kelly:
I’m looking for plot driven narratives with strong characters. I enjoy reading slice-of-life pieces, where the characters feel three-dimensional and relatable. I want personality to take center stage, but that can come in a variety of ways: siblings banding together great, sibling rivalries awesome, siblings coming-of-age and learning about their true-selves amazing, siblings looking back on mistakes they’ve made works for me. Whatever genre you write best is what I want to read.
About our guest:
Will Kelly is a 5th grade English teacher from Las Vegas, Nevada. When not writing or teaching, he can be found at pub trivia, on a long walk, or reading a mysterious thriller. He’s an avid San Francisco 49ers fan and loves stand up comedy. Will has written two children’s books, Mr. Owl’s Classroom Presents: Allie the Alligator and Mr. Owl’s Classroom Presents: Bobby the Bobcat.
This quarter’s challenge is officially sponsored by Duotrope. The first place winner of this quarter’s challenge receives Duotrope service for free for two years (valued at $100)!
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Deadline: August 15
