SPEED CITY SISTERS IN CRIME

SPEED CITY SISTERS IN CRIME

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Flash Fiction Contest for Magna Cum Murder

For those attending the popular Magna Cum Murder this weekend at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis, don't forget to enter the Flash Fiction Contest sponsored by Speed City Sisters in Crime.

Magna Cum Murder is an annual event for mystery writers and fans. This year's event is being held from Friday October 20 through Sunday October 22.  The event is hosted by Ball State University.

Here are the Rules for Speed City Sisters in Crime Flash Fiction contest:


  • Submitted entries must be the original work of the contestant.
  • Only one entry per contestant. May be typed or hand written. Submitted by 6:00 pm, 10/21/2017.
  • Stories must be written in English. (And put your name on the submission!)
  • Maximum length: 250 Words.
  • Submitted stories must fall within a mystery genre AND contain a complete story arc.
  • Stories must contain, at minimum:  1) a murder.  2) a dead body must be moved from where the death took place.
  • Stories will be judged by a panel of Speed City SinC members.  Stories will be judged on originality, ability to convey the theme, readability, and mystery elements.  The decision of the judges is final.


Winner will receive a free one-year membership in Sisters in Crime (Nat’l and Speed City chapter) plus books written by Speed City authors.

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