WOW! Women on Writing Flash Fiction Contest

Open now for flash fiction and nonfiction.

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WOW! Women on Writing runs quarterly, paid flash-fiction and creative nonfiction essay contests open globally in English, 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

flashEligibility requirementsCloses Nov 30Fee: $10 entry; $20 entry with critiquePays: First place $400; second place $300; third place $200; seven runners-up receive $25 Amazon gift certificates; publication and interviews are awarded to many winners.

Open to: Open globally; entries must be in English; no age restriction.

Fall 2026 contest accepts fiction of any style or genre, with an open prompt and a 250–750-word limit. The contest is open through November 30 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time; entry with critique is also available.

nonfictionLiteraryEligibility requirementsCloses Jan 31, 2027Fee: $12 entry; $25 entry with critiquePays: First place $500; second place $300; third place $200; seven runners-up receive $25 Amazon gift certificates; publication and interviews are awarded to many winners.

Open to: Open globally; entries must be in English; no age restriction.

Quarterly creative nonfiction essay contest with an open topic, accepting personal, lyric, hybrid, and other essay styles. The limit is 200–1,000 words; the current window runs November 1 through January 31 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

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