@flashficfestuk.bsky.social
Online and in person flashfiction events. Next online festival day Oct. Next in person festival 17-19 July 2026 flashfictionfestival.com
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3 workshops a day on the online Fest days. By @carrieetter.bsky.social @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social @lunchontuesday.bsky.social
David Swann,
Emily Devane, Heidi Clark, ShelleyRoches Jacques, Christopher Allen, Farhana Kalique + contest, readings. £35 a day.£90 for 3 days flashfictionfestival.com
David Swann,
Emily Devane, Heidi Clark, ShelleyRoches Jacques, Christopher Allen, Farhana Kalique + contest, readings. £35 a day.£90 for 3 days flashfictionfestival.com
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I’ve decided to hang up my hat at NFFD as I move in a new creative direction, visually. Its been a privilege and such a wonderful experience. Thank you to Diane, Ingrid and Tino for asking me to be a part of the the team and to everyone who said lovely things about my work over the years. X
After 7 fabulous years, we’re bidding farewell to our Artist-in-Residence, Jeanette Sheppard @jeanettesheppard.bsky.social
who is stepping down from the role. Thank you, Jeanette for all your wonderful artwork.We’ll be announcing our new artist soon
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who is stepping down from the role. Thank you, Jeanette for all your wonderful artwork.We’ll be announcing our new artist soon
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December 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I’ve decided to hang up my hat at NFFD as I move in a new creative direction, visually. Its been a privilege and such a wonderful experience. Thank you to Diane, Ingrid and Tino for asking me to be a part of the the team and to everyone who said lovely things about my work over the years. X
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Many thanks to School Reading List for placing our book on the fiction shortlist with lots of awesome titles. @reenamakwana.bsky.social Great time to buy with @theemmapress.bsky.social sale too. #kidlit #childrensficrion
December 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Many thanks to School Reading List for placing our book on the fiction shortlist with lots of awesome titles. @reenamakwana.bsky.social Great time to buy with @theemmapress.bsky.social sale too. #kidlit #childrensficrion
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Thank you so much to @scooterwriter.bsky.social and @lunchontuesday.bsky.social for this incredible honour. I hope to uphold the amazing legacy left by brilliant artist @jeanettesheppard.bsky.social whose work has graced the covers of seven anthology covers for @natflashficdaynz.bsky.social
We are very excited to announce that Joanna Campbell @joannacampbell.bsky.social is our new artist-in-residence! She has been a huge supporter of NFFD for many years & we’re thrilled to have her as part of the team! You can read more here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...
December 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Thank you so much to @scooterwriter.bsky.social and @lunchontuesday.bsky.social for this incredible honour. I hope to uphold the amazing legacy left by brilliant artist @jeanettesheppard.bsky.social whose work has graced the covers of seven anthology covers for @natflashficdaynz.bsky.social
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Submissions to our anthology (up to 500 words on the theme of BRIDGES) & our Microfiction comp (up to 100 words, no theme) are now OPEN until 15 Feb. Our anthology editors & judges are poised ready! You can read more here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk
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December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Submissions to our anthology (up to 500 words on the theme of BRIDGES) & our Microfiction comp (up to 100 words, no theme) are now OPEN until 15 Feb. Our anthology editors & judges are poised ready! You can read more here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk
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We are very excited to announce that Joanna Campbell @joannacampbell.bsky.social is our new artist-in-residence! She has been a huge supporter of NFFD for many years & we’re thrilled to have her as part of the team! You can read more here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...
December 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We are very excited to announce that Joanna Campbell @joannacampbell.bsky.social is our new artist-in-residence! She has been a huge supporter of NFFD for many years & we’re thrilled to have her as part of the team! You can read more here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...
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The long list for The SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest 2025 is here! Congratulations and thank you to all who entered. The judging has been and continues to be extremely tough. www.smokelong.com/the-smokelon...
December 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The long list for The SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest 2025 is here! Congratulations and thank you to all who entered. The judging has been and continues to be extremely tough. www.smokelong.com/the-smokelon...
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Brilliant @flashficfestuk.bsky.social day today w/ generative workshops from @hanakhalique.bsky.social, @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social & @lunchontuesday.bsky.social! Lots of drafts & ideas born out of this one. Thanks to @judehwriter2.bsky.social for organising & everyone who read/presented/shared 😊
November 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Brilliant @flashficfestuk.bsky.social day today w/ generative workshops from @hanakhalique.bsky.social, @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social & @lunchontuesday.bsky.social! Lots of drafts & ideas born out of this one. Thanks to @judehwriter2.bsky.social for organising & everyone who read/presented/shared 😊
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Thrilled to have a new #flashfiction up on #SoFloPoJo Gratitude to Ed @francinewitte.bsky.social and thanks to @kathyfish.bsky.social for original prompt from @flashficfestuk.bsky.social this year Yeehaw! www.southfloridapoetryjournal.com/flash-39-nov...
Flash #39 Nov '25
SoFloPoJo Contents: Essays * Interviews * Reviews * Special * Video * Visual Arts * Archives * Calendar ...
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November 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Thrilled to have a new #flashfiction up on #SoFloPoJo Gratitude to Ed @francinewitte.bsky.social and thanks to @kathyfish.bsky.social for original prompt from @flashficfestuk.bsky.social this year Yeehaw! www.southfloridapoetryjournal.com/flash-39-nov...
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This Sunday and next Monday I'm delivering my workshop on Writing Prose Poetry Series and Sequences online. Spaces only £25, with a couple low-income spots available at each session. Previously delivered for @flashficfestuk.bsky.social and @vervepoetryfest.bsky.social with great results! Pls share!
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This Sunday and next Monday I'm delivering my workshop on Writing Prose Poetry Series and Sequences online. Spaces only £25, with a couple low-income spots available at each session. Previously delivered for @flashficfestuk.bsky.social and @vervepoetryfest.bsky.social with great results! Pls share!
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Congratulations Debra A Daniel! www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/10/octo...
3rd Prize October 2025 Award: Debra A Daniel
My Husband Watches Henry the Donkey by Debra A Daniel When the news is overwhelming, my husband turns to Youtube. “Here comes Henry,” he says. Henry’s owner brings treats and the donkey prances to …
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October 31, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Congratulations Debra A Daniel! www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/10/octo...
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Congratulations Emily Rinkema! www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/10/2nd-...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations Emily Rinkema! www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/10/2nd-...
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Congratulations Adam Brannigan! www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/10/1st-...
1st Prize, October 2025 Award: Adam Brannigan
Two Nude Night Owls by Adam Brannigan Its past midnight, and I’m sitting at my fire pit, burning old letters from old girlfriends. Old photos. Old birthday cards. Trinkets and whatever. It’s time t…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Congratulations Adam Brannigan! www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/10/1st-...
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Thank you to our 31st Award judge Kathryn Aldridge Morris for her excellent choices & comments. Do have a read www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/10/judg...
Judge’s report
Thank you to our 31st Award Judge, Kathryn Aldridge-Morris, for her excellent and detailed comments on her reading process and the winning stories Judge’s report Reading this longlist reaffirmed my…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Thank you to our 31st Award judge Kathryn Aldridge Morris for her excellent choices & comments. Do have a read www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2025/10/judg...
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1058 entries for this round. Thank you very much to everyone.
1058 entries for this round. Thank you very much to everyone.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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1058 entries for this round. Thank you very much to everyone.
1058 entries for this round. Thank you very much to everyone.
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Thrilled to be featuring your marvellous flash, Kate. It's Beautifully rendered and I thank you for having sent it our way @katehollingswrites.bsky.social @susmitab.bsky.social b.bsky.social @flashficfestuk.bsky.social
'Bought It For Life' - I first drafted this shortly after a Female Gothic class at Flash Fiction Festival that left me ruminating over domestic stories within my life. Thank you very much for the class @susmitab.bsky.social @flashficfestuk.bsky.social and for publishing @fictivedream.bsky.social
ICYMI today we're featuring Bought It For Life by Kate Hollingsworth @katehollingswrites.bsky.social #flashfiction #shortstory #writingcommunity. Please just click on the link and enjoy fictivedream.com/2025/10/12/b...
October 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Thrilled to be featuring your marvellous flash, Kate. It's Beautifully rendered and I thank you for having sent it our way @katehollingswrites.bsky.social @susmitab.bsky.social b.bsky.social @flashficfestuk.bsky.social
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I love this piece by Kate Hollingsworth in @fictivedream.bsky.social - conceived in my The Female Gothic workshop at @flashficfestuk.bsky.social festival this year.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I love this piece by Kate Hollingsworth in @fictivedream.bsky.social - conceived in my The Female Gothic workshop at @flashficfestuk.bsky.social festival this year.
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I witnessed the birth of this flash at @flashficfestuk.bsky.social in @fionamckay.bsky.social 's excellent workshop and look at it now - beautiful! Congrats Rosaleen!
Thanks #MilkCandyReview for getting 'The Suitcase of Lost Belongings' out there! And thanks @corrineleith.bsky.social for the prompt and @fionamckay.bsky.social for the feedback to get there!
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The Suitcase of Lost Belongings ~ by Rosaleen Lynch
She can’t take her children in the suitcase. They would fit if she emptied it. They could top and tail in the folds of the quilt she made of their clothes, but there’s not even enough room for thei…
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October 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I witnessed the birth of this flash at @flashficfestuk.bsky.social in @fionamckay.bsky.social 's excellent workshop and look at it now - beautiful! Congrats Rosaleen!
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We are on GMT for this the 31st Award. So it’s 3 Hours still to the deadline l! Did you get your badge yet for the Last Minute Club so you can join the party? Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
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October 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We are on GMT for this the 31st Award. So it’s 3 Hours still to the deadline l! Did you get your badge yet for the Last Minute Club so you can join the party? Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
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Fallen massive dahlia flower makes a fancy hat to help our founder @judehwriter2.bsky.social celebrate the final few exciting hours of our 31st award judged by @kazbarwrites.bsky.social
Deadline midnight gmt today 5th Oct £1460 prize fund. Anthology
Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
Deadline midnight gmt today 5th Oct £1460 prize fund. Anthology
Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
October 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Fallen massive dahlia flower makes a fancy hat to help our founder @judehwriter2.bsky.social celebrate the final few exciting hours of our 31st award judged by @kazbarwrites.bsky.social
Deadline midnight gmt today 5th Oct £1460 prize fund. Anthology
Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
Deadline midnight gmt today 5th Oct £1460 prize fund. Anthology
Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
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The Last Minute Club for our 31st, £1460 prize fund award is open! Here’s our pink and green LMC badge. You should be getting one if you enter today. Deadline midnight today, Sunday 5th Oct.
Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
October 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The Last Minute Club for our 31st, £1460 prize fund award is open! Here’s our pink and green LMC badge. You should be getting one if you enter today. Deadline midnight today, Sunday 5th Oct.
Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
Bathflashfictionaward.com/enter
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Ebook bonus stories from @sfreligh.bsky.social, @jaimegill.bsky.social, @bronwengriffiths.bsky.social, @sagreene1.bsky.social @lunchontuesday.bsky.social, @emilyrinkema.bsky.social @maureenmcely.bsky.social & comps @mindsshinebright.bsky.social, @welkinprize.bsky.social @bathflashaward.bsky.social!
It's publication day for FUEL ebook—with 75 prizewinning flash fictions plus TWELVE bonus flash stories not in the print book! It's a great read *and* all profits go to UK fuel poverty charities. The print book raised over £4k; winter is coming, help us raise more: www.fuelflash.net/product/fuel...
October 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM