Academy for Teachers

“Stories Out of School” Flash Fiction Contest

Deadline: 
September 1, 2025
Entry Fee: 
$5
Cash Prize: 
$1,000

A prize of $1,000 and publication in A Public Space is given annually for a work of flash fiction about teachers and school in which the protagonist or narrator is a K–12 teacher. Using only the online submission system, submit a story of 6 to 499 words with a $5 entry fee by September 1. There is no entry fee for members of the Academy for Teachers. Visit the website for complete guidelines.

Note: This listing has been updated to include information provided by the sponsoring organization after the issue went to press.

Academy for Teachers, “Stories Out of School” Flash Fiction Contest, 178 Columbus Avenue, P.O. Box 231167, New York, NY 10023. Jeff Wills, Chief Operations Officer.

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