“Submissions are now open for LVW’s 21st annual Flash Fiction Contest, which awards cash prizes and does not charge an entry fee.
This year's topic: What's behind the door?” Apart from the three winners, the shortlisted writers’ stories will also be listed on their website. “All six winning stories will be edited by a professional editor. Their authors will also receive a one-year complimentary membership to Ligonier Valley Writers. We’ll hold a Flash Fiction reading event shortly before Halloween.” Submission is via a form.
Value: $50, $25, $15
Deadline: 15 August 2026
Open for: All writers
Details here.  

Deadline: August 15th, 2026