Leading Edge Flash Fiction Contest

A project of Leading Edge Magazine

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive.

About

For Issue 65 of Leading Edge Magazine, we are holding a FLASH FICTION writing contest. These are stories that hold an entire narrative within mere moments of reading, stories that put sudden twists on otherwise ordinary occurrences, stories that are easy to consume and yet never leave the reader’s mind, stories that are condensed down into the fewest number of words possible and draw out meaning more strikingly and effectively than whole novels. In short, think of the opposite of Robert Jordan. Or Brandon Sanderson. Or J.K. Rowling. All fine novelists, but famed more for their epic works than careful concision.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time contest

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Minimalist.

Topics:

None found.

Winner's Prize:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026