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The Marlowe and Christie Flash Fiction Prize is seeking stories of up to 250 words inspired by Christmas. DEADLINE AND FEE: Early-Bird Fee £9.00: Deadline 5th December (Midnight London time). Full Fee £11.00: Deadline 15th December (Midnight London time). Entrants will be notified of the results in time for Christmas.
The head judge is Patrick Gleeson, author of Hattie Brings the House Down, published in 2024 by Bedford Square Publishers, who will be giving feedback on each of the 10 shortlisted entries.
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