Step to step

1. Format your story as a Word document, using 12pt Times New Roman font, double-spaced.

2. Maximum word count: 500 words (excluding the title).

3. Please do not include your name, pen name, or any identifier on your competition submission.

4. Pay the £5 competition entry fee via PayPal.

5. Forward your PayPal receipt by email to sally@flashfiction500.com, and attach your document.

6. Please include FLASH FICTION, the title, and the author’s name in the subject line of your email.

7. In the body of the email, include:
   a. Your name
   b. Name of your story
   c. Contact details, including your phone number

This year, you may also request a critique for £5. One of our readers will provide you with comments on your flash fiction, including how it compares to similar works in the genre, any structural, grammatical, or other issues, and suggestions for improvement.