Laurel Roger’s February Mini Sledge winning story is a wonderful, detail-laden scene. Congrats on the win, Laurel! Prompts: Character: Politician Action: Sitting in a rocket, waiting for liftof...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2020/02/18/mini-sledgehammer-february-2020/
January’s Mini Sledge is another fabulous piece from Jeremy Da Rosa. Congrats, Jeremy! Prompts: Character: a secret friend Action: going into labor Setting: a coal mine Phrase: “It’s just a...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2020/01/24/mini-sledgehammer-january-2020/
Our hosts got into a holiday mood with the prompts this month. Check them out: Character: A mythical creature Action: Stealing Christmas lights Setting: A family gathering Phrase: “I can see my...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2019/12/12/mini-sledgehammer-december-2019/
Chris Smith’s stories are regular favorites. Check out his latest winning story below, and if you haven’t read his others yet, search his name in the search bar. It’s like you’re own mini...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2019/11/18/mini-sledgehammer-november-2019/
This month’s Mini Sledge brought out a supernatural flash fiction piece from Jacin Harter. Congratulations on your first win, Jacin! The prompts were: Character: A psychic Action: Hitting the b...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2019/10/10/mini-sledgehammer-october-2019/
Let’s hear it for Aaron Wheeler-Kay’s first-time win! Thanks for coming out, Aaron, and great work. Those of you reading at home, our contest is every second Tuesday at Blackbird Wine and Ato...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2019/08/28/mini-sledgehammer-august-2019/
Congratulations to Anna on her first-time win! We love to feature new writers’ words, so thanks for coming, Anna. We hope you come back and bring your friends! Those of you reading at home, our...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2019/06/20/mini-sledgehammer-june-2019/
We love seeing some of our favorite writers pop up again in the winner’s circle. Congrats to Tovia on your third win! Prompts: Character: A nosy neighbor Action: Watering (the plants) Setting: ...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2019/05/24/mini-sledgehammer-may-2019/
We love Chris Smith’s writing style and are glad to see him on the winner’s board again for the April 2019 Mini Sledgehammer Writing Contest. Congrats, Chris! Character: A life coach Action: ...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2019/04/16/mini-sledgehammer-april-2019/
Congratulations to first-time winner Grace Cook! She took home the title of Mini Sledgehammer winner, a bottle of wine, and a book. Prompts: Character: A man with a long face Action: Setting t...
https://sledgehammercontest.com/2019/03/15/mini-sledgehammer-march-2019/