Free Flash Fiction Competition A project of Free Flash Fiction About Flash fiction writers - remember to write, edit and submit! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is GBP £3.50 to £4.95 (below average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to ages 16 and older. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 6 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterFree Flash Fiction Competition's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingFree Flash Fiction Competition's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveFree Flash Fiction Competition's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 23 October 2026 11:59 PM GMT Daylight Time (in 38 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 100 - 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 £200 first place prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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:Bluesky @freeflashfiction.bsky.socialInstagram @freeflashfiction23Threads @freeflashfiction23X (Twitter) @fffict Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Free Flash Fiction Competition 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 Accuracy We have received 10 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 9 min | 23.9 mean avg | 22.0 median | 258 max days (75.4 std dev) Responses 80.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 80.00 % (21.7 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 75.0 % form, 25.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 10.00 % Lost/Returned: 10.00 % (258.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as lost or returned) Never Responded: - Withdrawals 10.00 % (9.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (27 days waiting). 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 £3.50. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 05:24 UTC (3 hours, 36 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! 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: 10 Sep 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