The New Writers Historical (Pre-1960) Flash Fiction Competition is open for entries.
Submission Guidelines
- Theme: Entries must be set before 1960 (Historic Houses setting optional)
- Word Limit: 300 words (excluding title)
- Charity: 10% of all proceeds will be donated to charity (split between First Story & the Funzi & Bodo Trust)
Entry Fee: £8 per entry (£15 for two entries or £21 for three entries, when submitted together)
Judges: New Writers Editorial Team
Prizes:
- 1st: £500; 2nd: £300; 3rd: £200
- Additional Prize: The best story set in one of these historic properties will win a year’s Historic Houses membership for one or two adults (living at the same address)
- Publication: The three winning entries will be published on the NewWriters.org.uk website and in the next New Writers Anthology; the winning Historic Houses entry will be published in the Historic Houses Magazine
Deadline: 23:59 (UK time) on Wednesday 5th November 2025
Full details & submissions at their website.