story writing contest organized by New Times, an independent alternative weekly in San Luis Obispo, California, in 1987. The idea was proposed by New Times founder and publisher Steve Moss. Criteria A literary work will be considered 55 Fiction if it has: 55 words or fewer, however some publishers actually require exactly 55 words – no more and no less; A setting; One or more characters; Some conflict; and A resolution. (Not limited to the moral of the story) The title of the story is not part of the overall word count, but cannot exceed seven words. See also Flash fiction Talehunt References External links Drabble - Find Joy In Writing – an iOS App which lets you write/contribute or read some awesome stories. Drablr – a free service for authors to self-publish Drabbles TaleHunt – App to promote very short stories Drabbles on The Drabblecast Forums 100 Word Story – an online literary journal publishing stories exactly 100 words long Prime Number Magazines monthly 53-word story contest Fiction Fiction forms Short story types