Iron Writer

NEW ISSUE • IRON WRITER • EXQUISITE CORPSE • FLASH BATTLES

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There can be only one…

Calling all ladies and lords of the page, be it paper or pixel! We seek those proficient in wielding their pen with precision to compete for the right to be titled a champion of genre literacy—known hereafter as an Iron Writer.

Brave souls, are you ready and willing to embark upon a year long competition that pits writer against writer each month? The danger is inherent… you may stumble over blocks, endure paper cuts or risk carpal tunnel… but the rewards will be worth it.

Are you ready to fight for the cause of fiction and compete for infamy? Sign up if you dare.

FOUR ELEMENTS

SEVEN DAYS

ONE CHAMPION

What is the Iron Writer challenge?

Every month writers will compete against each other, writing a flash fiction story of 1,000 words or less that uses four elements that will be revealed at the beginning of the competition. Writers will have seven days to complete their masterpiece, and then readers will be invited to vote on their favorite. The story with the most votes wins. In the event of a tie, the winners will face off in a Flash Battle to determine the winner. Monthly winners will compete quarterly, and quarterly winners will compete next year for the title of Iron Writer 2021.

VIEW THE OFFICIAL RULES

CHALLENGE PHASES

Let the battles begin! Spill the ink! The challenge is announced and contestants have 7 days to write their piece.

Battle Writers, you have written hard and well. Now put the final polish on your piece and submit it to the citizens of Space and Time to decide if you move on. Submissions are open for 3 days.

Citizens of Space and Time, we implore you to read the works presented to you and consider which Battle Writer you deem worthy of moving up. Many fine stories will fall, through no lack of merit. Your task is daunting, but needed and appreciated. Voting lasts for 7 days. Battle Writers, good luck!

Please excuse us while we prepare the arena for another round of Iron Writer. While we try to scrub ink out of the grass, please take this time to check your spell check and prime your pens.

CURRENT PHASE: PREP

Please excuse us while we prepare the arena for another round of Iron Writer. While we try to scrub ink out of the grass, please take this time to check your spell check and prime your pens.

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A New Year of Iron Writer begins every June

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