The 2018 Exeter Flash Competition - long list
Huge congratulations to our winners, and a fantastic well done to everyone listed. Thank you to everyone who entered. We have enjoyed reading all the stories. It's amazing how much can be said in a few words. If you do want to have a little shout about your success on social media, go on, it's a great achievement! Thank you, and congratulations once again!
First Prize - Little White Lies - Mandy Hobart
Second Prize - Chocolate Muffins - Sally Zigmond
Third Prize - Round Midnight - Martin Sorrell
Second Prize - Chocolate Muffins - Sally Zigmond
Third Prize - Round Midnight - Martin Sorrell
You can read all three winning stories by clicking HERE
Short List
1,200 Thread Count - Dianne Bown-Wilson
Barnstorming - Shirley Golden
Old Woman Cooking Eggs, Diago Velasquez 1618 - Fiona Mackintosh
The Boy - Sherri Turner
The Certainty of Plums - Elaine Dillon
What Happened in Appletree Road - Jenny Woodhouse
When the Stars Fell into the Sea - Jill Yates
1,200 Thread Count - Dianne Bown-Wilson
Barnstorming - Shirley Golden
Old Woman Cooking Eggs, Diago Velasquez 1618 - Fiona Mackintosh
The Boy - Sherri Turner
The Certainty of Plums - Elaine Dillon
What Happened in Appletree Road - Jenny Woodhouse
When the Stars Fell into the Sea - Jill Yates
Long List
1,200 Thread Count - Dianne Bown-Wilson
Barnstorming - Shirley Golden
Bye-bye Birdie - Alex Swimburn
Chastity - Sarah McClean
Chocolate Muffins - Sally Zigmond
Little White Lies - Mandy Hobart
No Change for One - Tony Oswick
Old Woman Cooking Eggs, Diago Velasquez 1618 - Fiona Mackintosh
Remainder One - Lisa Catherwood
Reportage - Pamela Turner
Round Midnight - Martin Sorrell
Summer with Lilah - Linda Grierson-Irish
The Boy - Sherri Turner
The Letter - Alex Morrison
The Promise - Christian Davies
The Certainty of Plums - Elaine Dillon
The Ultimate Journey - Rosemary Goodacre
Through the Letterbox - Julia Anderson
What Happened in Appletree Road - Jenny Woodhouse
When the Stars Fell into the Sea - Jill Yates
1,200 Thread Count - Dianne Bown-Wilson
Barnstorming - Shirley Golden
Bye-bye Birdie - Alex Swimburn
Chastity - Sarah McClean
Chocolate Muffins - Sally Zigmond
Little White Lies - Mandy Hobart
No Change for One - Tony Oswick
Old Woman Cooking Eggs, Diago Velasquez 1618 - Fiona Mackintosh
Remainder One - Lisa Catherwood
Reportage - Pamela Turner
Round Midnight - Martin Sorrell
Summer with Lilah - Linda Grierson-Irish
The Boy - Sherri Turner
The Letter - Alex Morrison
The Promise - Christian Davies
The Certainty of Plums - Elaine Dillon
The Ultimate Journey - Rosemary Goodacre
Through the Letterbox - Julia Anderson
What Happened in Appletree Road - Jenny Woodhouse
When the Stars Fell into the Sea - Jill Yates
First Prize: £200
Second Prize £100
Third Prize £50
Closing date: 31st August 2018
Entry Fee: £6
Second Prize £100
Third Prize £50
Closing date: 31st August 2018
Entry Fee: £6
This year, we have increased the word count for the flash competition. Entries are now invited for a story of not more than seven hundred and fifty words on any theme.
Competition Rules
1. The decision of the judges is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
2. The title is not included in the 750 words.
3. The prizewinning stories will be published on the CreativeWritingMatters website.
4. Entries must be in English.
5. Entrants must be over 18 years of age.
6. Entry must be made by following the instructions below. No paper copies or cheques can be accepted.
7. Prize money will be awarded via Paypal.
8. Please be prepared to withdraw if your story is published or wins a cash prize elsewhere.
2. The title is not included in the 750 words.
3. The prizewinning stories will be published on the CreativeWritingMatters website.
4. Entries must be in English.
5. Entrants must be over 18 years of age.
6. Entry must be made by following the instructions below. No paper copies or cheques can be accepted.
7. Prize money will be awarded via Paypal.
8. Please be prepared to withdraw if your story is published or wins a cash prize elsewhere.
How to Enter
1. Type EFC followed by the story's title, in the subject line of the email.
2. Type your name, contact details and the title of your story into the body of the email.
3. Attach your story as a .doc .docx .pdf or .rtf The file should have the same name as the title of your story. Single spaced is fine. Your name should not be visible anywhere on the story.
4. Email to creativewritingmatters@virginmedia.com
5. Click on the PayPal tab below and pay the fee.
6. If payment is made using a different name, it is essential you include that name in the email you send with the story.
2. Type your name, contact details and the title of your story into the body of the email.
3. Attach your story as a .doc .docx .pdf or .rtf The file should have the same name as the title of your story. Single spaced is fine. Your name should not be visible anywhere on the story.
4. Email to creativewritingmatters@virginmedia.com
5. Click on the PayPal tab below and pay the fee.
6. If payment is made using a different name, it is essential you include that name in the email you send with the story.
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