FLASH FICTION

Flash Fiction helps to encourage futuristic thinking as students create images of the future. The product is a short story in which one possible outcome of the future is developed through character(s) and plot. The writing is a prediction of the future and is written as though the future were the present.

Competition Guidelines

Flash Fiction
5

Key Dates

Jan 07

Deadline for Registration and Submission to KAAC

Jan 23

Scenarios to Readers -- Scoresheets to be returned within 2 weeks

Feb 06

Scoresheets Due--Announcement of Finalists in Late February--Winners Announced on Monday at State Finals at 2:30 PM

Divisions

  • Elementary – Grades K-5
  • Middle Grades – Grades 6-8
  • High School – Grades 9-12

Cost

This event is now included in your annual membership dues, there is no additional fee once your school membership is paid.

Evaluation Process

Short Stories are scored by:

  • Strategic Problem Solving trainers
  • Experienced writing coaches
  • Writing instructors

Copies of stories will be emailed to the readers after the originals are received at KAAC. Score sheets and rankings are due back to KAAC two weeks after they are sent to evaluators.

State Finals Awards

State Finals winners are announced during the Strategic Problem Solving Component Event awards, held on the Monday of the Governor’s Cup State Finals.

Deadlines

Use the link below to register. You must submit your story by Thursday, January 7, 2027. We will send you an email confirmation when we receive your scenario.

Registration Limitations

You will be limited to registering up to three students from the same school and in the same division on this registration page. This form does not allow you to register students attending different schools on the same form.

QUESTIONS about Scenario? Email Chris Hill

Register Here