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FOR INSPIRATION STRIKES ANYWHERE

The 2021 UI Flash Writing Contest is officially closed.

Thank you to all who participated in the 2021 UI Flash Writing Contest. We are currently narrowing down the entries to five winners (one from each age category), whose stories will be posted here on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Still have the writing bug?

Keep your creative juices flowing by exploring these literary resources offered by the University of Iowa.

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