National Flash Fiction Day
@natflashfictionday.bsky.social
Celebrating flash fiction worldwide. Co-directed by Ingrid Jendrzejewski @lunchontuesday.bsky.social and Diane Simmons @scooterwriter.bsky.social
The next NFFD will be Saturday 13 June 2026
https://www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk
The next NFFD will be Saturday 13 June 2026
https://www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk
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We’re thrilled to announce that the judges for our microfiction comp are: Joanna Campbell, Emily Devane, Debra A Daniel & David Swann! The comp opens on 1 Dec for micros up to 100 words. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...
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Stellar line-up of judges for the next @natflashfictionday.bsky.social micro comp. Not just great writers, but generous and deep readers. It's such an exciting writing challenge, with far more possibilities than might first appear. Opens 1 Dec, max 100 words. ⬇️
We’re thrilled to announce that the judges for our microfiction comp are: Joanna Campbell, Emily Devane, Debra A Daniel & David Swann! The comp opens on 1 Dec for micros up to 100 words. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Stellar line-up of judges for the next @natflashfictionday.bsky.social micro comp. Not just great writers, but generous and deep readers. It's such an exciting writing challenge, with far more possibilities than might first appear. Opens 1 Dec, max 100 words. ⬇️
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Look at this powerhouse team! 💥 @natflashfictionday.bsky.social’s 2026 microfiction comp opens 1 December - send @joannacampbell.bsky.social, @devaneemily.bsky.social, @debdanthewriter.bsky.social and @daveswann.bsky.social something good.
We’re thrilled to announce that the judges for our microfiction comp are: Joanna Campbell, Emily Devane, Debra A Daniel & David Swann! The comp opens on 1 Dec for micros up to 100 words. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...
November 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Look at this powerhouse team! 💥 @natflashfictionday.bsky.social’s 2026 microfiction comp opens 1 December - send @joannacampbell.bsky.social, @devaneemily.bsky.social, @debdanthewriter.bsky.social and @daveswann.bsky.social something good.
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Great choices!
We’re thrilled to announce that the judges for our microfiction comp are: Joanna Campbell, Emily Devane, Debra A Daniel & David Swann! The comp opens on 1 Dec for micros up to 100 words. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Great choices!
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The news is out! And I'm in very good company. We can't wait to read your micro entries! Next year's #nffd competition opens soon. 👇
We’re thrilled to announce that the judges for our microfiction comp are: Joanna Campbell, Emily Devane, Debra A Daniel & David Swann! The comp opens on 1 Dec for micros up to 100 words. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The news is out! And I'm in very good company. We can't wait to read your micro entries! Next year's #nffd competition opens soon. 👇
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Looking forward to reading great stories! @natflashfictionday.bsky.social
We’re thrilled to announce that the judges for our microfiction comp are: Joanna Campbell, Emily Devane, Debra A Daniel & David Swann! The comp opens on 1 Dec for micros up to 100 words. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...
November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Looking forward to reading great stories! @natflashfictionday.bsky.social
We’re thrilled to announce that the judges for our microfiction comp are: Joanna Campbell, Emily Devane, Debra A Daniel & David Swann! The comp opens on 1 Dec for micros up to 100 words. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...
November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that the judges for our microfiction comp are: Joanna Campbell, Emily Devane, Debra A Daniel & David Swann! The comp opens on 1 Dec for micros up to 100 words. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...
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Looking forward to working with @sharontelfer.bsky.social and reading your fabulous stories.
ICYMI — we are thrilled to welcome Sharon Telfer @sharontelfer.bsky.social as our guest editor for our 2026 anthology. She will edit the anthology with NFFD’s @karjon.bsky.social — you can see the theme in the link below!
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Looking forward to working with @sharontelfer.bsky.social and reading your fabulous stories.
ICYMI — we are thrilled to welcome Sharon Telfer @sharontelfer.bsky.social as our guest editor for our 2026 anthology. She will edit the anthology with NFFD’s @karjon.bsky.social — you can see the theme in the link below!
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
ICYMI — we are thrilled to welcome Sharon Telfer @sharontelfer.bsky.social as our guest editor for our 2026 anthology. She will edit the anthology with NFFD’s @karjon.bsky.social — you can see the theme in the link below!
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Fantastic choices here for theme and guest editor 👏👏
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Fantastic choices here for theme and guest editor 👏👏
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Bloomin’ brilliant theme and editorial team for the 2026 @natflashfictionday.bsky.social anthology 👏 Submissions open 1 December. How exciting! 🥳
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Bloomin’ brilliant theme and editorial team for the 2026 @natflashfictionday.bsky.social anthology 👏 Submissions open 1 December. How exciting! 🥳
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Very excited to have Sharon Telfer as NFFD anthology guest editor. Follow the link to see this year’s theme!
Love reading the @natflashfictionday.bsky.social anthology, & each writer's unique take on that year's theme. So I'm thrilled to be the 2026 guest editor, working with @karjon.bsky.social. Click thru ⬇️ to discover the new theme. Can't wait to read all those wonderful subs. Open 1 Dec #FlashFiction
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Very excited to have Sharon Telfer as NFFD anthology guest editor. Follow the link to see this year’s theme!
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Love reading the @natflashfictionday.bsky.social anthology, & each writer's unique take on that year's theme. So I'm thrilled to be the 2026 guest editor, working with @karjon.bsky.social. Click thru ⬇️ to discover the new theme. Can't wait to read all those wonderful subs. Open 1 Dec #FlashFiction
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Love reading the @natflashfictionday.bsky.social anthology, & each writer's unique take on that year's theme. So I'm thrilled to be the 2026 guest editor, working with @karjon.bsky.social. Click thru ⬇️ to discover the new theme. Can't wait to read all those wonderful subs. Open 1 Dec #FlashFiction
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We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We are very excited to reveal our guest editor & theme for our 2026 anthology! Submissions open on 1 Dec & close on 15 Feb 2026. Our microfiction comp judges will be announced next week! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/an...
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ITS IN THE DIARY!!! 🎉🎉
(sorry for shouting, got excited)
(sorry for shouting, got excited)
We’re excited to announce that next year’s National Flash Fiction Day will be Saturday 13 June.
a dog is standing on its hind legs in a room with the words cant wait written on the floor .
ALT: a dog is standing on its hind legs in a room with the words cant wait written on the floor .
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November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
ITS IN THE DIARY!!! 🎉🎉
(sorry for shouting, got excited)
(sorry for shouting, got excited)
We’re excited to announce that next year’s National Flash Fiction Day will be Saturday 13 June.
a dog is standing on its hind legs in a room with the words cant wait written on the floor .
ALT: a dog is standing on its hind legs in a room with the words cant wait written on the floor .
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We’re excited to announce that next year’s National Flash Fiction Day will be Saturday 13 June.
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A writing opportunity! More deets to come! Stay tuned
NFFD will open our MicroFiction Comp ((up to 100 words) & subs to our new anthology (theme to be announced) on 1 Dec. More details coming soon!
a cartoon drawing of snoopy sitting at a desk writing on a piece of paper
ALT: a cartoon drawing of snoopy sitting at a desk writing on a piece of paper
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November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A writing opportunity! More deets to come! Stay tuned
NFFD will open our MicroFiction Comp ((up to 100 words) & subs to our new anthology (theme to be announced) on 1 Dec. More details coming soon!
a cartoon drawing of snoopy sitting at a desk writing on a piece of paper
ALT: a cartoon drawing of snoopy sitting at a desk writing on a piece of paper
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November 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
NFFD will open our MicroFiction Comp ((up to 100 words) & subs to our new anthology (theme to be announced) on 1 Dec. More details coming soon!
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Things are happening in NFFD land! We’ve got our anthology guest editor & our 4 microfiction comp judges lined up & we’ve decided on a theme for our next anthology!Watch this space!
a man in a vest is dancing in a living room with a couch and chairs
ALT: a man in a vest is dancing in a living room with a couch and chairs
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October 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Things are happening in NFFD land! We’ve got our anthology guest editor & our 4 microfiction comp judges lined up & we’ve decided on a theme for our next anthology!Watch this space!
Things are happening in NFFD land! We’ve got our anthology guest editor & our 4 microfiction comp judges lined up & we’ve decided on a theme for our next anthology!Watch this space!
a man in a vest is dancing in a living room with a couch and chairs
ALT: a man in a vest is dancing in a living room with a couch and chairs
media.tenor.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Things are happening in NFFD land! We’ve got our anthology guest editor & our 4 microfiction comp judges lined up & we’ve decided on a theme for our next anthology!Watch this space!
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This is based on my grandmother's description of the Black Sunday storm in April 1935. It has a map-based form. It ran in @natflashfictionday.bsky.social
'Air so Thick' by Myna Chang
April 20, 1935 Oklahoma Panhandle The chicken coop is 57 steps north of the back porch. Chickens suffocate easily. We find them, after a...
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September 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This is based on my grandmother's description of the Black Sunday storm in April 1935. It has a map-based form. It ran in @natflashfictionday.bsky.social
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Copies of ‘William Prichard & Co’ are also available from my website: dianesimmons.co.uk
NOVEMBER
William Prichard & Co by @scooterwriter.bsky.social #published by Arroyo Seco Press.
Live author Q&A on Sunday, 9th November and Monday, 10th November
#fiction #flashfiction #writingcommunity #novellainflash
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDCW4B6W
William Prichard & Co by @scooterwriter.bsky.social #published by Arroyo Seco Press.
Live author Q&A on Sunday, 9th November and Monday, 10th November
#fiction #flashfiction #writingcommunity #novellainflash
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDCW4B6W
William Prichard & Co A Novella-in-Flash: Amazon.co.uk: Simmons, Diane, Hunt, LeAnne: 9798989565962: Books
Buy William Prichard & Co A Novella-in-Flash by Simmons, Diane, Hunt, LeAnne from Amazon's Fiction Books Store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
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August 30, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Copies of ‘William Prichard & Co’ are also available from my website: dianesimmons.co.uk
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Very excited that ‘William Prichard & Co’ is featured in the NIFTY book club in November!
The new block of The NIFTY Book Club is open for sign ups!
📚 Sept '25 - Jan '26
📚 Sundays 10-11.30am OR Mondays 19.30-21.00 BST/GMT
📚 Live author Q&As
📚 Worksheets in advance, meetings on zoom
📚 Full details in link below
#fiction #flashfiction #writingcommunity
www.laurabesley.com/nifty-book-c...
📚 Sept '25 - Jan '26
📚 Sundays 10-11.30am OR Mondays 19.30-21.00 BST/GMT
📚 Live author Q&As
📚 Worksheets in advance, meetings on zoom
📚 Full details in link below
#fiction #flashfiction #writingcommunity
www.laurabesley.com/nifty-book-c...
NIFTY Book Club | My Site
Book club for lovers of the novella-in-flash. Monthly meetings online.
www.laurabesley.com
August 30, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Very excited that ‘William Prichard & Co’ is featured in the NIFTY book club in November!
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Here are my reflections from the Flash Fiction Festival, and this post is brimming with inspiration! @flashfictiononline.bsky.social
@natflashfictionday.bsky.social
@nomad-sw18.bsky.social
@kathyfish.bsky.social
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@natflashfictionday.bsky.social
@nomad-sw18.bsky.social
@kathyfish.bsky.social
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A Sudden, Bright Flash
Highlights & Insights from the Flash Fiction Festival
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August 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Here are my reflections from the Flash Fiction Festival, and this post is brimming with inspiration! @flashfictiononline.bsky.social
@natflashfictionday.bsky.social
@nomad-sw18.bsky.social
@kathyfish.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/iridesce...
@natflashfictionday.bsky.social
@nomad-sw18.bsky.social
@kathyfish.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/iridesce...
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Don’t miss out on the chance to win a free copy!
My NIF ‘William Prichard & Co’ is a year old today! To celebrate I am giving away a free copy. To be in with a chance of winning, please retweet & DM me with your name. I will pick a name out of the hat on Wed 20th. Sorry, UK only.
August 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Don’t miss out on the chance to win a free copy!