We just hit 13,000 followers on Twitter!

Since the 2014 1/2 K prize has compression on our minds, we’re going to celebrate with a little contest featuring our lucky number 13. Below, there are 13 images. Select one and tweet us @IndianaReview with your chosen image and a story of exactly 13 words by 5pm Monday, August 4. Be sure to use the hashtag #13wordstory so we will see it. Also, feel free to use other hashtags such as #IRrocks or #IRURmyfavorite. It won’t necessarily help your chances, but it can’t hurt.

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We will pick our favorites, retweet the winners and runners-up early next week, and award prizes. Our top choices will also get to see their tweets featured in a blog post on our website. It’s not a big deal, but it’s a big deal. Plus did we mention there are prizes . . .

First Place: Because compression is a particularly special talent, our first-place winner will receive a copy of our 1/2 K Prize judge Carol Guess‘ latest book, collaboratively written with Daniela Olszewska:

How to Feel Confident with Your Special Talents.

Runners-Up: The first 5 runners up can celebrate their wit while using an official IR beer cozy.

We can’t wait to see what 13 word stories you come up with! Happy writing, and may the the odds be ever in your favor.