Free Flash Fiction Competition in the field of Flash Short Story Writing

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Opportunity description

Free Flash Fiction is an international literary platform dedicated to supporting writers and encouraging them to create impactful flash short stories characterized by brevity and creativity. The platform publishes works from authors around the world and organizes regular competitions to discover and showcase emerging literary talent.

The Free Flash Fiction Competition is one of the most prominent contests in the field of flash short stories. It invites writers to submit stories of no more than 300 words, focusing on originality, creativity, and the ability to deliver a powerful message within a concise format. Winners are selected based on the quality of writing, depth, and innovative storytelling.

Deadline

The submission deadline is October 23, 2025, at 10:00 PM (UK time).

Benefits

  • First prize: £165 and publication of the winning story.

  • Two commendation prizes: £77 each for outstanding entries.

  • Three shortlist prizes: £66 each for selected stories.

  • Publication of all winning and shortlisted stories on the official website.

  • Opportunity for increased literary recognition and an impressive addition to the writer’s portfolio.

Eligibility criteria

  • Open to writers of all nationalities worldwide.

  • Stories must be written in English.

  • Story length must be between 100 and 300 words.

  • The story must be original and unpublished.

  • Participants may submit multiple entries, but each story must be submitted separately.

  • Entrants must be 16 years old or above.

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