Failing Writers Flash Fiction Competition – sponsored by Scrivener

The theme is “birthday”

Judge: David Gaffney.

The first 150 entrants get a complimentary audiobook from ethical audiobook-meisters: Libro.fm

For full instructions and the phrase you MUST INCLUDE in your story, you'll need to listen to Series 6, Episode 15 of the Failing Writers Podcast, (Monday 14th Sept)

 

Fiction Flash Any genre

Deadline October 19, 2026 Closes in 10 days Submission fee £4 Length 300 Payment Prizes Submit

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