Welcome to the Flash 500 Competition! When it comes to prizes, it often seems

as though flash fiction is the poor relation of writing competitions. The time seems right to inaugurate a flash fiction competition where the prize money reflects the skill required to encapsulate an entire story in just 500 words.

 

This quarterly open-themed competition has closing dates of 31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December. The results will be announced within six weeks of each closing date and the three winning entries each quarter will be published on this website.

 

Entry fee: £5 for one story, £8 for two stories

Optional critiques: £10 per story

 

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

First: £250 plus publication in Words with JAM

Second: £100

Third: £50

Highly commended: A copy of The Writer’s ABC Checklist

 

Payment options and entry instructions can be found on the Competition Entry Page