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Brevity is the Soul of Fic: NPR Kicks Off Round 8 of Three-Minute Fiction

KUNC | By Erin O'Toole
Published March 12, 2012 at 4:29 PM MDT
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This weekend, NPR launched the latest round of its innovative writing contest Three-Minute Fiction. KUNC’s Erin O’Toole spoke with Weekend All Things Considered host and contest creator Guy Raz about Three-Minute Fiction’s evolution and its enduring popularity – something he says he never anticipated...

Read winning stories and finalists from past rounds of Three-Minute Fiction -- and submit your own here.
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Erin O'Toole
As the host of KUNC’s new program and podcast In the NoCo, I work closely with our producers and reporters to bring context and diverse perspectives to the important issues of the day. Northern Colorado is such a diverse and growing region, brimming with history, culture, music, education, civic engagement, and amazing outdoor recreation. I love finding the stories and voices that reflect what makes NoCo such an extraordinary place to live.
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