Edinburgh Flash Fiction Award
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Scottish Arts Trust is a charitable organization founded in 2014, dedicated to supporting and promoting artistic creativity in Scotland and worldwide. It runs programs in writing, photography, music, and exhibitions, offering platforms for both emerging and established artists and writers. The Trust sponsors literary competitions such as the Edinburgh Writing Awards and Flash Fiction Awards, providing opportunities for recognition and publication.
The Edinburgh Flash Fiction Award is an international contest designed to honor the best very short stories (up to 250 words) written in English. The competition is open to writers of all backgrounds, both professional and amateur, from around the globe. Categories include the grand prize, the “Golden Hare Award” for the best Scottish entry, and other special recognitions.
Benefits
- Grand Prize: £2,000 + certificate + one-year free membership in the Scottish Arts Club.
- Additional prizes include £500, £300 (Write Mango Award), and other cash awards along with recognition and potential publication.
Eligibility criteria
- Open to writers aged 16 and above, worldwide.
- Entries must be written in English, original, and unpublished in any form.
- Maximum length: 250 words (title not included).
- The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT) to generate stories is not permitted.