Bath Flash Fiction Award See other projects related to this listing. About We aim to encourage writers to develop their skills by creating pieces of 300 words or less in an atmosphere of awarded competition. We also intend to promote flash fiction and bring the genre to a wider audience. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is GBP £7.50 to £9 (below average for contests). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 3 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterBath Flash Fiction Award's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableBath Flash Fiction Award's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. Less ResponsiveBath Flash Fiction Award's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 04 October 2026 11:59 PM GMT Daylight Time (in 19 days).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 300 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: GBP £1,000 for winner.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @BathFlashAward For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Bath Flash Fiction Award Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 46 reports from 35 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 14 min | 37.4 mean avg | 29.0 median | 111 max days (34.4 std dev) Responses 89.13 % Acceptances: 8.70 % of submissions accepted (30.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 11.43 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 80.43 % (36.6 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 46.0 % form, 54.1 % unspecified | 2.2 % shortlisted Non-Responses 6.52 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 6.52 % (84.3 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 4.35 % (21.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 11 responses are pending (1 min | 32.6 mean avg | 23.0 median | 142 max days waiting | 74.0 std dev) from 9 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: GBP £9.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 05 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:01 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAd Hoc Fiction DNQNovella-in-Flash Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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