Farnham Flash Fiction Competition 2022

Sixth Annual Farnham Flash Fiction Competition

The 2022 Longlist

We look for entries upto 500 words and offer 3 prizes. the first prize is £75 for the overall winner and £25 for the runner-up , then a further £25 for the best story featuring Farnham Town.

All long listed entries are offered the chance to be published in our competition booklet and we run an awards ceremony in the Summer Gardens of the Farnham Museum.

The Farnham Flash Fiction Competition is co-ordinated and facilitated by Creative Catalogues and Sally Dickson.

Have you a 500-word-story waiting to be written?

How to enter:
1. Format your story as a Word doc, font 12px Times New Roman, double spaced. Add word count.
2. Please do not include your name, pen name or identifier on your competition submission
3. Pay £5 competition entry fee using Paypal

4. Forward your PayPal receipt by email to competition@FarnhamFlashFestival.org.uk and attach your document
5. Please put : FLASH FICTION SUBMISSION together with the title and author in the subject line
6. In the body of the email include:
    a. Your name
b. Name of your story
    c. Contact details incl. contact phone

Deadline for competition entries:
Midnight Friday June 17th 2023

Awards ceremony in Farnham:
Thursday July 13th 2023
Plus: ONLINE - Invite to all entrants
7:30pm - 9:30pm

Three Prizes to be won: Winner £75,
Runner Up: £25, Fiction featuring Farnham: £25
All longlisted entries will be offered the chance of publication in the competition booklet

Introducing our New Judge for 2023.

Anne Rainbow is a passionate and experienced writer, editor, and trainer based in the UK. With a background in education and publishing, Anne has spent many years helping writers of all skill levels to improve their craft and achieve their goals.
As the founder of ScrivenerVirgin, Anne offers a range of resources and training materials designed to help writers get the most out of Scrivener, the popular writing software. Her expertise and engaging teaching style have made her a trusted and respected authority in the writing community, with many writers turning to her for guidance and support.
With a focus on practical advice and hands-on learning, Anne is dedicated to helping writers achieve their full potential and create the best possible work. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced writer, Anne Rainbow is an invaluable resource and mentor for anyone looking to improve their writing skills and achieve success.

" I met Anne at a Writer's Retreat in Hope Cove, Devon, and we immediately had a connection, a shared passion for excellence in writing"
Sally Dickson

A new resource:

How to write Flash Fiction to win competitions

Unleash your inner writer and become a flash fiction champion with this ultimate guide on crafting winning stories.
Perfect for both new and experienced writers, this book will take you on a journey of discovery through the exciting world of flash fiction. With tips and tricks from experienced competition winners, you'll learn how to craft stories that hook readers from the very first sentence and leave them wanting more.
Packed with inspiration, advice, and practical exercises, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to master the art of flash fiction and take home the prize in any competition.

Winners 2021: the 25 longlisted stories in Hardback, Paperback and ebook

Winners: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018

Compilation of longlisted stories from previous years available from Amazon.co.uk at £2.99 (book ) and £1.99 (e-book).