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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Jerbie's on the case, and he's tracked down the prompt for the fifth Jerboa Lit 500! Genre: Detective Fiction Item: Crown Phrase: "the rest of her life" We can't wait to read your stories! #flashfiction #writingcontest #writingcontests #amwriting #author #writersofbluesky #writers #jerboa

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Ahh! 😱 Jerbiss is excited to announce the cash prize winners for the third mini-contest! Chilling and thrilling, these excellent horror tales wormed their way to the top. Stay tuned for the winning stories, which will be posted soon. Jerbiss’s advice? Read them with the lights on.

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Jerbiss is crawling with excitement to announce the honorable mentions for the third Jerboa Lit mini-contest! Positively hair-raising, these three stories captivated our hearts and left goosebumps that last. Congratulations to these talented authors!

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Oh no! So sorry you're sick! I hope you got lots of words (and rest!) in this weekend

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The Video Hat has spoken—Your prompt for the 3rd Jerboa Lit mini-contest is horror/gothic (genre) and conniver (character)! Participants have 48 hours to submit a 250-word story that matches the prompt and captures Jerbiss’s heart. Winners are announced in a month. We can’t wait to read your work!

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Give it up for the cash winners of the 4th Jerboa Lit 500 contest! 🐿️ These isekai stories transported us into them, and we were blown away by the talent. A list of all winners was sent, so check it out! Interested in the next contest? Registration is already open—See you on August 7 for contest 5!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Here they are—your honorable mentions for the 4th Jerboa Lit 500 contest! ☎️ Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our livestream, and anyone who didn’t make it can check their email for a list of winners. Interested in the next contest? Registration is already open—See you on August 7 for contest 5!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The 3rd Jerboa Lit 250 mini-contest is NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!! 250 words! 48 hours! $1000 in prizes, including $500 for 1st place! The contest kicks off on June 26th at 10PM Central time, and we'd love for you all to join us! Sign up here: www.jerboalit.com/registration... #writer #amwriting

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

We loved reading your story! So glad you had fun!

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Congratulations to all of the cash-prize winners from our second Jerboa Lit 250 mini-contest! And thanks to everyone who tuned in to the livestream 🐿️ Want more Jerboa Lit? The next mini-contest runs June 26-28. Register now at jerboalit.com!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Congratulations to all of the honorable mention winners from our second Jerboa Lit 250 mini-contest! And thanks to everyone who tuned in to the livestream 🐿️ Want more Jerboa Lit? The next mini-contest runs June 26-28. Register now at jerboalit.com!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We have completed judging the stories for the Sci-fi/Icon mini-contest, and have decided our winners! We hope you can join us at YouTube.com/@JerboaLit next Friday, May 29, at 9PM Central time for an awards ceremony celebrating all of your excellent stories! (Winners email to follow the stream!)

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

You absolutely can! The rights are all yours

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The winners and honorable mentions from the first Jerboa Lit 250 mini-contest have been posted! Congratulations again to all these fine writers, and to everyone who submitted a story to the contest! Check out the stories here: www.jerboalit.com/resultsmini1

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Congratulations on submitting!! We can't wait to read your work!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Here it is—Your prompt for the second mini-contest! Genre: Science fiction Character: An icon The countdown is ON—All registered writers have 48 hours to write a 250-word story containing those two elements, due back by 11:59pm CDT (UCT -5) on April 26. We can’t wait to read these stories!

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

FINAL HOURS TO SIGN UP! The prompt for our second 48-hour, 250-word flash fiction contest will be drawn in ~5 hours from this post: you don't want to miss it! Register here: www.jerboalit.com/registration... #writer #writingcommunity #amwriting #flashfiction #writesky

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The Jerboa Lit 250 -- Jerbiss's flash fiction contest -- goes live tomorrow, 4/24, at 10PM CDT! 48 hours! 250 words! A weekend of fun! $1000 in prizes, including $500 for first place! Sign up here: www.jerboalit.com/registration-250 #writesky #WritingCommunity #flashfiction #writer #amwriting

Jerbiss, a small plush jerboa, stands atop a set of coasters. He would like you to know that his 48-hour, 250-word flash fiction contest kicks off tomorrow, April 24th! Registration is open at www.jerboalit.com

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Only ONE WEEK until our second mini-contest kicks off! 🐿️ Jerbiss has $1,000 in prizes to award, including $500 to first place! (We don't ask how Jerbiss got the money, we're just happy he's chosen to fund the arts.) $15 to enter. Sign up here! www.jerboalit.com/registration... #writingcommunity

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

TWO WEEKS TO GO! The 2nd Jerboa Lit 250 is almost here, and Jerbiss can't wait! April 24-26th! 250 words! A prompt drawn live from an actual hat! $1000 in prizes! Results in only a month! Sound like fun? Registration is open now! www.jerboalit.com #writer #writers #amwriting #writingcommunity

Jerbiss, a small plush jerboa, stands in front of a collection of classic books. He is so excited that the Jerboa Lit 250 (the 48-hour flash fiction contest that he runs), is almost upon us! April 24-26! He would also like you to know that you can register for the competition at www.jerboalit.com

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

TONIGHT we’ll be going live on YouTube (YouTube.com/@JerboaLit) at 9pm CDT (UTC -5) to announce the winners of our first-ever Jerboa Lit mini-contest! Can’t make the stream? Don’t worry! We’ll send out an email about the winners as soon as we’re done. Hope to see you there!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Here it is—The prompt for the 4th Jerboa Lit 500 contest! The genre is isekai, the item is a rotary phone, and the phrase to be included in the story is “he looked like you.” Stories from our registered writers are due back by 11:59pm CDT on Sunday, March 15. We know this batch will be a good one!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

TONIGHT 🐿️ Join us as we draw the prompt for our fourth Jerboa Lit 500 contest! At 10pm CDT, we’re going live on YouTube (YouTube.com/@JerboaLit), and we want to see you there. Can’t make it? We’ll email the prompt afterwards! Haven’t signed up yet? Registration is open until 9:50 CDT tonight!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Jerbie's getting ready for his big day tomorrow: the 4th Jerboa Lit 500 flash fiction contest! 500 words! 48 hours! $2,200 in prizes! Genre/item/phrase prompt! March 13-15! Want to join in? Registration is still open! www.jerboalit.com/registration-500 #Writing #WritingCommunity #Writers

A plush jerboa with a mug full of tea and a cup full of pens, sitting against a floral blanket. He is getting ready to participate in a weekend-long flash fiction contest, the Jerboa Lit 500, where he will try to write 500 words in the 48ish hours between 10PM CDT on March 13 and midnight on March 15. Unfortunately for Jerbie, he does not know how to write, and as such, is unlikely to win the competition.

Would you like to compete against writers around the world for a shot at $2,200 in prize money? More information can be found at our website, www.jerboalit.com, and you can register right here: https://www.jerboalit.com/registration-500

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

We're ONE WEEK AWAY from the 4th Jerboa Lit 500! 48 hours! 500 words! Genre, item, & phrase prompt! $2,200 in prizes, including $1,000 for first place! Registration closes at 9:45PM CST on March 13th, so sign up soon! www.jerboalit.com/registration... #WritingCommunity #writing #writingcontest

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The Jerboa Lit 250 is closing in on the home stretch! We cannot wait to read the 250-word Westerns being written this weekend, featuring a character who's just a bit eccentric. Happy writing to all those who are participating this weekend! #writers #WritingCommunity #amwriting

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Come write with us this weekend! 48 hours! 250 words! A genre + character prompt drawn from a hat! $1000 in prizes! The contest kicks off TONIGHT at 10PM CST, and registration is still open! Need to sign up? Register at: www.jerboalit.com/registration... #writing #WritingCommunity #amwriting

Registration — Jerboa Lit

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

TWO DAYS LEFT to register for our 250-word mini-contest! 48 hours! 250 words! A genre and a character type pulled from a hat! $1,000 in prizes, including $500 for first place! All info can be found at our website, www.jerboalit.com, and registration is open here: www.jerboalit.com/registration...

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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TEN DAYS until we kick off our first mini-contest! February 27th - March 1st! 48 hours! 250 words! A genre and a character drawn from a hat! $1,000 in prizes, and only $15 to sign up! Registration and more details at jerboalit.com! We hope to read your work soon!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

(The honorable mentions have been published too!) www.jerboalit.com/results3

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The winning stories from the 3rd Jerboa Lit 500 have been published on our website! Head to www.jerboalit.com/results3 to read them, and while you're there, sign up for our upcoming weekend-long flash fiction contests! 250 words (new!): February 27-March 1 500 words: March 13-15

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Congratulations again! It was an incredible piece of flash fiction!

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Congratulations again! That school bus at the end is going to stick with us for a long time!

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Congratulations!! We loved your story very much!

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Don’t forget—The winners of contest 3 are announced TONIGHT at 10pm central (Chicago time), live on YouTube! 💥 Tune in by visiting YouTube.com/@jerboalit, or you can read the list of winners in the email we’ll send as soon as the livestream ends. See you tonight!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Have you heard? The winners of contest 3 are announced in TWO DAYS! Tune in to the awards ceremony LIVE on YouTube (youtube.com/@jerboalit) this Friday, 1/9/26! We’ll kick things off at 10pm Central time, and the winners will be announced shortly thereafter. See you soon!

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Happy new year, and happy one week until the winners of contest 3 are announced! Now that it’s the new year, join us on YouTube next Friday, January 9, as we reveal the winners of this round! We’ll go live at 10pm Central, so be sure to watch over at YouTube.com/@jerboalit

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Lots of winter weather in Jerbie’s part of the world, and he’s been spending his days curled up with a blanket, a hot drink, and all of your contest 3 submissions to read! ☕️ The winners will be announced one month from today, on January 9, and we cannot wait. See you then! YouTube.com/@JerboaLit

Jerbie the jerboa sitting on a red couch, with a festive blanket and a mug of hot coffee

Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Thanks to everyone who participated in our third Jerboa Lit 500 flash fiction contest! All submissions are in, and now we move on to our favorite part: Reading everyone’s stories 🧡 See you on January 9, 2026, when we announce the winners!

The stories are in for the 3rd Jerboa Lit flash fiction contest! Check back January 9, 2026 to find out the winners!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Here it is—the prompt for our third Jerboa Lit 500 contest! 🐿️ Genre: Myth/Legend/Tall Tale 🐿️ Item: Abstract painting 🐿️ Phrase: “Open the cellar door” Thanks to everyone who tuned in! We’re so excited to read every myth, legend, and tall tale that comes our way. Have fun!

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

On October 3, he asked us what day it was, and we said, “It’s Jerboa Lit contest 3 day.” That’s right! Contest 3 kicks off TONIGHT at 10pm CT! We’re going live on YouTube to announce the prompt—Hope to see you there! Want more details? See our IG! YouTube.com/@jerboalit

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Jerboa Lit @jerboalit.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Tomorrow's the big day!! The Jerboa Lit 500 flash fiction contest begins October 3rd at 10PM CST. Entrants will have 48 hours to write a 500-word story based around a prompt we'll draw from a hat (genre, item, and phrase). $2200 is up for grabs! Sound like fun? You can register at jerboalit.com!