January, 1970
Event Details
The New Writers Historical Flash Fiction Competition 2025 is open to writers from anywhere in the world. This is a historical flash fiction competition for stories of up
Event Details
The New Writers Historical Flash Fiction Competition 2025 is open to writers from anywhere in the world.
This is a historical flash fiction competition for stories of up to 300 words on any theme or subject, but it must be set before 1960. Whether you choose to set your story a hundred years ago or two thousand, be sure to immerse the reader in the time and place.
The organizer is offering a top prize of £500. The three winning entries will be published on the NewWriters.org.uk website and in the next New Writers Anthology.
The deadline is 23.59 (UK time) on Wednesday, 5th November 2025, and 10% of the competition proceeds will be split between two UK-registered charities, First Story and The Funzi & Bodo Trust.
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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