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  • Writers: publish your flash fiction stories on FFW - see below.
  • Enter our own free contest and many others - select a contest
  • Edit and Review: let us give that winning edge to your flash story - Edit & Review
  • Writers need markets - we have hundreds of them - take a look
  • Chat to other writers and ask for reviews of your work in our Forum, a free, members-only community for short, short story writers



  • What exactly is flash fiction (FF)? stop the world, I want to get off! more
  • How to write FF style. To write FF successfully the writer must know the techniques ... more
  • The truth about writers block; an in-depth study on what causes it and how to beat it every time more



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Publish your story on FFW.If it hits the mark we will publish it! If it doesn't then we can work on it till it does. Publication gives you automatic entry into the FFW contest.

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Readers are discovering the power of flash fiction to provide a complete, satisfying story that takes only minutes to read. In a world that demands ever more of our time and money, FF is the perfect antidote to literary hunger and cost. Busy schedules leave the reader with little time to digest novels, or even short stories of a traditional size.

The writer is enjoying this unique style of writing and the creative fulfillment provided by a successfully completed piece. To distill a story down to its essence, whilst keeping the structure of plot, narrative, characters, conflict and resolution, is a skill to be proud of. Those who have the skill are supplying story addicts with a quick fix which, in an age where time seems to have slipped through our fingers, is like stopping the world to let readers get off - even if for only five minutes.

Enjoy!




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Flash Fiction World collections of the best stories. Visit Amazon for both Paperback and Kindle  versions

Hard-hitting, near to the knuckle, close to the bone stories - including FFW editor Vic Errington's 'Walkies'

The writer's guide to everything!
The Elements of Style


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Thank you, thank you, thank you for your excellent feedback and suggestions. I cannot tell you how much your comments have encouraged me... Zohra

I've already read a couple of stories on your site and have enjoyed them. When I get more time I hope to read them all... Nick

Flash Fiction Techniques

Competitions

Thanks Vic! ... I'm really taken with your site and will definitely pass the word. Regards... Sharon

Thanks for the feedback Vic; I appreciate it... Blaine

FFW Contest Past Winners

December 2012             

  1. Caption for a Time Capsule Catherine Leavy 
  2. The Wall Outside Graceland Bob Carlton 
  3. Green Throated Bottles  Julia B

September 2012                  

  1. The Last Love Varun Malhotra                         
  2. Bubbles  Elyse Salpeter 
  3. Red Flags  Doug Donnan  

June 2012                        

  1. Keeping the Magic Alive      Cath Barton
  2. Elephant on the Horizon       Keith
  3. Flash Fire by R.A.Savary

March 2012                         

  1. Swan Lake Alastair Keen
  2. The People Who Live In My Beard  Neville Turner
  3. Coffee-Stained Lips Hana Kapetanovic

December 2011      

  1. Resurrection Jilly Munro
  2. Simon Elizabeth Angus
  3. Home Improvements Alastair Keen