National Flash Fiction Day Microfiction Competition A project of National Flash Fiction Day (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for fee waivers available for disadvantaged and marginalised writers. The fee range is GBP £2 to £5.25. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 December 2025* (approx. 165 days from now) through 15 February 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 100 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: GBP £150 for first place.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @natflashfictionday.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @nationalflashfd For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope National Flash Fiction Day Microfiction Competition Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 13 reports from 13 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 15 min | 21.5 mean avg | 22.0 median | 98 max days (23.9 std dev) Responses 92.30 % Acceptances: 15.38 % of submissions accepted (31.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 15.38 % 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: 76.92 % (19.5 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 70.0 % form, 30.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 7.69 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 7.69 % (22.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: GBP £5.25. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Mar 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Feb 2025. 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 ProjectsFlashFlood JournalNational Flash Fiction Day AnthologyNovella-in-Flash Competition BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsThe Write-In NEW! 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: 21 May 2025Last Audited: 02 Feb 2025 Date Added: 21 May 2013We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.