FlashFlood Journal A project of National Flash Fiction Day (see other related projects). About Flash Flood is National Flash Fiction Day's curated online flash fiction journal. We open for submissions for one week a year. During that week, we receive over 1,000 stories and select our favourites for publication on National Flash Fiction Day. On that day, we post a flood of flash, with a new story appearing every five-to ten minutes for a 24-hour flash extravaganza. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per year Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 300 words.Styles:Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @natflashfictionday.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @nationalflashfd For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) FlashFlood Journal 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. This project ranks among the 25 Fastest Fiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Most Approachable Fiction Publishers in our database. Accuracy: We have received 409 reports from 365 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 0 min | 1.8 mean avg | 2.0 median | 47 max days (2.7 std dev) Responses 98.28 % Acceptances: 31.78 % of submissions accepted (1.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 35.07 % 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: 66.50 % (1.8 avg. days per rejection) | 23.2 % personal, 76.8 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 1.71 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 1.71 % (7.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission tip paid: GBP £2.50. (33.3 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Apr 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Apr 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 ProjectsNational Flash Fiction Day AnthologyNational Flash Fiction Day Microfiction Competition Charges fees for all submissionsNovella-in-Flash Competition BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsThe Write-In 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: 08 Jul 2025Last Audited: 08 May 2025 Date Added: 08 Jan 2019We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.