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Competition Details
The Bridport Flash Fiction Prize is perfect for those who enjoy (and excel at) writing within very tight word limits. The prestige of the Bridport Prize means that winning any of their prizes can make agents, editors and publishers take notice.
The 250-word limit means you have to get to the heart of your story from the opening line, but if you can hook the judges instantly, you could be in with a decent chance of success.
The judge for the flash fiction competition is Toby Litt, a writer, academic and activist. He has published novels, short story collections, non-fiction and poems. His most recent book is A Writer’s Diary (Galley Beggar, 2023) – and his continuation of the diary is one of the most popular writing newsletters on Substack. His story The Retreat won the Short Fiction/University of Essex Prize. He is a member of English Pen and editor of the Writers Rebel website.
The following additional prizes may also apply to entrants who fit certain criteria:
Young Writer Award £500 – For the highest placed writer aged 16 to 25 in poetry, short story, flash fiction and novel.
Never Too Late Award – This £500 award is given to the highest placed writer aged 60+ in Poetry, Short Story, Novel and Flash Fiction. The winning piece will feature in our anthology, which counts as being published and opens doors with literary agents and publishers. It also accesses other competitions not available to the public.
Dorset Award £100 – Given to the highest placed Dorset writer in poetry, short story, flash fiction and novel. Sponsored by The Bookshop, Bridport.
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