February is the month of love and joy. Here are a few writing contests to enter in February 2022!
50 Word Stories
This is a fun one. It happens every month. Submit your 50-word story sometime between the 1st and 15th of that month. You cannot submit during the second half of a month. Free to enter and you can win money! Make sure to read their instructions about how to count words.
101 Word Stories
Again, the aim is to nail a specific word limit. You can submit once a month – at any point during that month. You get paid cash if you win, and there’s no entry fee.
Secret Attic
They have a monthly contest for 1500-word-max short stories, a weekly flash fiction contest with 300-word-max. It’s free to enter. If you choose to get a membership for $25/yr, you become eligible to win Amazon gift cards. I’d recommend entering for a while just for the fun of entering. If you find you win a few times, it might be worth it to sign up as a member.
https://www.secret-attic.co.uk/
Apparition Lit
This is a fun one. Every month they give you an intriguing image / artwork. You need to write a short story / flash fiction inspired by that art, under 1,000 words. The deadline is the 14th of each month. You can win a cash prize. On the website, scroll down a little and look on the right-hand side. You’ll see the entry info for the “Flash Fiction” challenge there.
Ask with any questions!