Flash fiction
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Flash fiction is a style of fictional literature or fiction of extreme brevity. There is no widely accepted definition of the length of the category. Some self-described markets for flash fiction impose caps as low as 300, while others consider stories as long as 1000 words to be flash fiction.
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Micro Award
The Micro Award was established in 2007 by author Robert Laughlin to recognize outstanding flash fiction of both print and electronic media.
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Winners and Nominees
| Year | Winner | Published in |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | “Reconstruction Work” by Bruce Holland Rogers | Flash Fiction Online |
| 2009 | “Let x” by Chad Simpson | Esquire.com |
| 2010 | “The Children’s Factory” by Michael Stewart | Birkensnake 2 |
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See also
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