Ricepaper is holding our first writing contest to celebrate our twenty years! We want to celebrate with you and some tasty ramen, so we’re holding a flash fiction writing contest with a special treat —- include the world ‘ramen’. Win cash prizes and a chance to be published in your favourite Asian Canadian magazine (that’s us)!
What is it?
Ricepaper’s Annual Secret Ingredient Fiction Contest is a 500-words-max flash fiction contest. The piece of work must include the mystery ingredient selected by Ricepaper’s editorial staff.
What’s the secret ingredient topic?
RAMEN
When is the deadline?
***Extended to July 15, 2015***
Is there a submission fee?
Yes, $25.
You also get a 1 year subscription upon entry. If you are already a subscriber, you can gift your contest subscription forward, or extend by a year.
Where do I submit?
Submit your story online through Submittable.
What are the prizes?
FIRST PLACE: $250, publication in issue 20.4 winter 2015, online publication, contest winner announcement at and free registration for the 2015 literAsian Festival.*
SECOND PLACE: Asian Canadian literary prize pack and online publication.
THIRD PLACE: Online publication.
Do I have to identify as Asian to participate?
No, everyone can enter. Anybody can win!
*Travel and lodging costs not included.