University of Chester National Flash Fiction Youth Competition

The National Flash Fiction Youth Competition is an annual short-fiction competition organised by the International Flash Fiction Association at the University of Chester. It invites young writers to submit original flash fiction stories and is designed to showcase concise, creative storytelling from school and college students across the UK.

Entrants must keep their stories to a maximum of 360 words, including the title. The competition is open to current Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 students, as well as Higher and Advanced Higher students, aged 15 to 19 and studying in the UK.

Schools and colleges may submit multiple stories, although each student may enter only one.

Prizes are awarded as National Book Tokens, with first, second and third prizes worth £100, £75 and £50 respectively. The winning stories are also published on the website. The competition is judged by writers and directors of the association, making it a strong opportunity for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their work.