Anthology Flash Fiction Competition | Deadline: September 30, 2025

The Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2025 is currently open for submission. The winner is awarded a cash prize of €300 and the winning entry.

Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2025

The Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2025 is currently open for submission. The winner is awarded a cash prize of €300 and the winning entry published in Anthology magazine. Entries are snow invited.

About the Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2025

Established to inspire creativity, great writing and to provide a platform for publication. The Anthology Flash Fiction Competition is open to original and previously unpublished flash fiction pieces on any theme or genre in the English language by writers of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. We are looking for writing that is clever and unique, inspires us, and crafts a compelling story. 

Open to both new and established writers, articles submitted must not exceed 250 words. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish. Each submission will require a separate entry form and is subject to a separate entry fee. 

It is not a requirement but is advisable to refer to Anthology magazine or purchase a copy, before submitting your work so that you can see the type of material we publish. Subscriptions and single copies are available to purchase through our online shop.

Prizes for the Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2025

The winner will receive a €300 cash prize and the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology.

Submission Deadline and Entry Fees 

Final Deadline: 30 September 2025

Very Early Bird fee – €8 – November – December 2024

Early Bird fee – €10: January 2025 – February 2025

Standard fee – €12: – March – September 2025

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• Margery Allingham Short Mystery Competition 2025 | Deadline: February 28, 2025
• The Bournemouth Writing Prize 2025 | Deadline: January 15, 2025
• New2theScene Poetry Competition 2024 | Deadline: December 1, 2024
• The Bath Children’s Novel Award 2024 | Deadline: November 30, 2024
• Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2024 | Deadline: November 30, 2024.
• Anthology Short Story Competition 2025 | Deadline: July 31, 2025
• Anthology Flash Fiction Competition | Deadline: September 30, 2025

Terms and Conditions for the Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2025

• To enter, submit an original, unpublished flash fiction piece, written in English with a maximum of 250 words.
• There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit. Each submission will require a separate entry form and be subject to a separate entry fee.
• There is no age limit.
• Submissions will be judged on literary merit, originality and readability.
• Once selected, the winner will be contacted by email or telephone.
• Copyright remains with the author but Anthology reserves the right to be the first to publish or arrange a broadcast of the winning works. 
• The winner and finalists grant Anthology the right to use their work in electronic form or in print for the specific purpose of promoting Anthology and its Awards without restriction in any media.
• Submission of a written piece implies the author’s acceptance of the rules and conditions.
• In order to minimise administrative costs and maintain affordable fees, please note that entry fees are non-refundable.
• Prize money will be paid on publication of the winning piece in Anthology magazine.

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