
Contest Time!
At the SMIAH Writers Con we want everyone to join in the party!
Whether you're looking for big prizes and serious critiques or if you just want to dip your toes in the contest waters. Which contests do you see in your future?
SMIAH 2020 may look different this year
but the contests are still on!


Mini Contests
Hook ‘Em Quick Logline -
1 sentence
Write your best compelling and creative logline, any genre.
Story of One
<100 words
Write one complete story with one protagonist, a one-word title, and uses the word “one” at least once.
COVID Flash Fiction
500-800 words
One complete short story. A new spin on the current acronym. Your story CANNOT be about the virus. It may be about a computer virus, a newly discovered planet, or an acronym for a secret organization. Use your imagination and have fun with it!
Word Lottery
<1000 words
Write a story, any genre, including all 5 of the following words:
monkey, trash can, lollipop, cookbook and constellation.
Gettin’ Close to Nature
<300 words
Free verse poem about your favorite day in nature.
With the full conference delayed until 2021
all mini contests will be hosted by the SMIAH Conference Committee.
If you would like to host a contest next year
please contact for details.