Edinburgh Award for Flash Fiction A project of Scottish Arts Trust (see other related projects). About We are delighted to introduce a new international flash fiction award for stories on any theme. The competition is open to writers worldwide, published and unpublished. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for a limited number of free entries for under-represented writers. The fee is GBP £10 (below average for contests). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Edinburgh Award for Flash Fiction's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.Genres: General Subgenre: Historical Mystery/Crime Subgenre: Crime Romance Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 250 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: GBP £2,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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:X (Twitter) @ScotStoryAwards Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Edinburgh Award for Flash Fiction 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 7 reports from 7 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 99 min | 108.3 mean avg | 104.0 median | 126 max days (430.4 std dev) Pending 3 responses are pending (15 min | 47.0 mean avg | 24.0 median | 102 max days waiting | 1,111.7 std dev) from 3 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 £10.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Dec 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:35 UTC (26 minutes 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 ProjectsEdinburgh Essay Award Charges fees for all submissionsEdinburgh Novel Award DNQEdinburgh Short Story Award Charges fees for all submissionsEdinburgh True Flash Award ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsEdinburgh Young Adult Fiction Prize DNQ 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 31 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only