Spark Flash Fiction

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Spark provides flash fiction romance and women’s fiction stories. We want stories that will grab the reader and put a lil’ spark in their day.

The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2014

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 3 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 3 x per year

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Fiction Open

Dates:

Open to fiction submissions through 18 September 2026* (approx. 3 days from now).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults, Females.

Genres:

General Subgenre: Women's Fiction
Romance Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Romantic Suspense

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: 700 - 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: May vary.

Theme:

Love, Camera, Action (18 Sep 2026*)

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

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

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* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.

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Spark Flash Fiction Submission Statistics

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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1 response is pending (9 days waiting).

Other Information

The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting a reasonable amount of time, assume your submission will not be accepted.
Most recent response reported was received on 15 Jul 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Jul 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:50 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 20 Aug 2026

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