Have some short, snappy gems of fiction sparkling in lonely splendor on your computer or in a drawer? Why not consider submitting them to The Masters Review Flash Fiction Contest? Fifteen stories will be selected for a shortlist.The contest is open to emerging writers only (The Masters Review focuses on offering a larger platform to new writers). Self-published writers and writers with story collections and novels with a small circulation may also submit. Word count: 1000. Deadline: May 31.
Submission Guidelines:
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Winner receives $3000 and publication
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Second and third place prizes are $300 and $200 respectively and publication
- All 3 finalists receive place in one of Kathy Fish’s online Fast Flash© Workshops
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Stories under 1000 words
- $20 entry fee allows up to two stories (each under 1000 words) – if submitting two stories, please put them both in a SINGLE document
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Previously unpublished stories only
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Simultaneous and multiple submissions allowed
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International submissions allowed
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Please no identifying information on your story
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All stories are considered for publication
- To view a list of commonly asked questions, please see FAQ page.
Contests are a great way to mobilize yourself for completion of a project. So if you are a new writer and a flash fiction fan, why not hop on board? Write on!
