Oxford Flash Fiction Prize

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Write yourself into history and become one of the greats with the Oxford Flash Fiction Prize. Here in one of the oldest towns, where the history of the English language can be traced back to its ancient streets, we want to celebrate one of the newest forms in literature – flash fiction – with a competition. Oxford has inspired some of the greatest creative writers and poets in the world, and we’re here to expand its legacy into flash fiction. Join the likes of PD James, JRR Tolkien, C.S.Lewis and Vera Brittain, and be inspired to look beyond the walls, the cloisters and abbeys, and above the city of dreaming spires. Delight us, surprise us, scare us. Take that leap of faith and send us your stories.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for students and in cases of financial hardship. The fee range is GBP £7 to £15.

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication	Electronic Publication	Awarded 2 x per year.
Print Publication	Print Publication	Awarded 1 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction

Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.

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 first prize.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Oxford Flash Fiction Prize Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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Accuracy	We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported	26 min \| 66.5 mean avg \| 48.0 median \| 178 max days (56.6 std dev)
Pending	1 response is pending (282 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The most common submission fee paid: GBP £11.00.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 30 Nov 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Aug 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2025
Last Audited: 26 Dec 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 17 Jan 2023

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