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Promotional graphic for the 5th Jerboa Lit 500 writing challenge. Writers have 48 hours to create a 500-word piece using a genre, item, and short phrase prompt. The challenge runs August 7–9, 2026, with registration starting at $15 and $2,200 in total prizes, including $1,000 for first place. Registration is available at jerboalit.com.
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Jerboa Lit 500: Open for Registration!

Deadline: Friday, August 7

The next Jerboa Lit 500 starts Friday, August 7! At 10 pm Central, our very special Video Hat will bestow upon us a random prompt (Genre, Item, and Phrase), pulled live on our YouTube page. Writers will have until the following Sunday, August 9, 11:59 pm Central, to submit a story up to 500 words incorporating all elements of the prompt. Prizes paid out for first through fifth, with a grand prize of $1,000! Sign up at: www.jerboalit.com/registration-500.

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