The flash fiction competition is to write a very short story of not more than 750 words and is open to anybody over the age of 16.

The story can be on any subject or theme providing it is complete in itself and not an extract from a longer work. All submissions must be written in English but can be entered from anywhere in the world.

The competition is open to published or unpublished authors but the work submitted must not have been previously published. You can send up to five stories if you wish and the winners will be published online at this website. The entry fee is £5.00 for each story submitted and the closing date for entry is 30th September 2009.

Here’s a few suggestions from the organizers
Like any work of fiction, a very short story needs to grab the reader’s attention at the beginning, keep them interested through the middle and offer them a satisfactory ending. The main difference with a flash fiction story is that you have very few words to accomplish this. Work on a convincing plot and make every word count. Remember to check your grammar and spelling carefully – Good luck!

You’ll find more details HERE