Tortive Lit #FlashFiction101 Competition for Writers 2026
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 16 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity description
Apply for the Global Literary Writing Contest organized by Tortive Lit for ultra-short stories. The contest requires telling a complete story in no more than 101 words, excluding the title. The aim is to encourage writers to be creative within strict word limits, highlighting the power of expression and literary focus.
Available Fields / Departments
The competition is open to all fields of creative and literary arts.
Benefits
- The first-place winner will receive 50% of the paid entry fees.
- The winning work will be published online for global recognition.
- The works of the next two winners will also be published online to give proper recognition.
- Entry fee: £1.50 per submission.
- Up to 5 stories can be submitted per form.
Eligibility criteria
- Minimum age: 16 years old
- All entries must be original and solely authored by the participant
- Nationality: Open to all, provided the work is written in English
- Entries must not have been previously published, broadcast, or won any other awards