Join the £500 for 500 Flash Fiction Competition 2026 and Win £500
By: Inkspot PublishingLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-05-17
Opportunity description
Inkspot Publishing is pleased to announce the £500 for 500 Flash Fiction Writing Competition for 2026. This annual competition challenges writers to craft compelling short stories that captivate audiences within a tight word limit. Celebrated for its support of emerging writers, Inkspot Publishing offers this competition as a prestigious platform to showcase literary talent and possibly gain recognition among peers.
Competition Details
- Participants must submit a short story (flash fiction) with a maximum of 500 words, excluding the title.
- Entries that have been previously shortlisted or published by a widely circulated platform are not eligible.
- The competition is open to all writers worldwide without any restrictions on nationality or residency.
- The esteemed judge for this competition is Peter Buckman, a literary agent at The Ampersand Agency.
- Entry fee: £10 for general submissions, £20 for submissions with a paragraph of feedback from a competition reader.
- The top prize is £500.
- Deadline for submissions is Sunday, May 17, 2026, 11:59 PM GMT.
Benefits
- Prize: £500.
- Optional feedback for an additional fee.
Eligibility criteria
- Maximum word count of 500.
- Previously published or winning works are ineligible.
- Open to all writers worldwide.