Flash Fiction Workshop on June 12 and 26 from 12:00-1:00 at the Austin Public Library. At the end of the workshop, students will have the opportunity to submit their stories for publication in a booklet made available locally for the Artworks Festival as well as having the opportunity to read their stories during the Artworks Festival. Flash Fiction Submission Guidelines 1. Eligibility: Open to writers 18 years of age or older. 2. Story Requirements: Word limit: 500-1500 words Genre: Any (literary, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, etc.). Must contain a strong narrative arc (beginning, middle, and end). 3. Formatting: Typed, double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font. Story title at the top, author’s name in the upper left corner. Submit in PDF or DOCX or Google Doc format. 4. Submission Process: Email Ricki Walters at rickiwalters13@gmail to submit your flash fiction story for publication. Each author may submit one story only. Stories will not be sold, so writers will not be paid for their stories. Writers will retain ownership of their stories. 5. Deadline for Submission: Submission deadline: July 3, 2025, 11:59 p.m.