WOW! Women on Writing Flash Fiction Contest

Open now for nonfiction and flash fiction.

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WOW! Women on Writing runs quarterly global contests for flash fiction and creative nonfiction essays, with cash prizes and publication opportunities.

Response time info: The first round of judging lasts 1 month and 1 week; finalists are expected September 7-8, 2026

Read the full guidelines at wow-womenonwriting.com↗

Submission calls

nonfictionLiteraryEligibility requirementsCloses Oct 31Fee: $12 entry; $25 with optional critiquePays: Prizes include $500 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third, and gift certificates for runners-up; winning essays are published.

Open to: Open globally; entries must be in English; all ages

Quarterly creative nonfiction essay contest with an open topic; personal, lyric, hybrid, and other essay styles are welcome. Entries must be true, 200–1,000 words, and the Q1 deadline is October 31 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. The contest is limited to 300 stories.

flashScience FictionFantasyHorrorLiteraryMysteryRomanceHumorYoung AdultEligibility requirementsCloses Nov 30Fee: $10 entry; $20 with optional critiquePays: Prizes include $400 for first place, $300 for second, $200 for third, and gift certificates for runners-up and honorable mentions; winning entries are published.

Open to: Open globally; entries must be in English; all ages

Fall 2026 flash fiction contest with an open prompt; all styles and genres are welcome. Entries must be fiction, 250–750 words, and the deadline is November 30 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. The contest is limited to 300 stories.

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