#NopeFlashFiction - Writing Competition

The Nopebook is delighted to announce its very first Flash Fiction competition - #NopeFlashFiction

Do you have a passion for fiction? We’re looking for your very best short spooky stories, just in time for Halloween!

Shortlisted stories will be judged by bestselling novelist Syd Moore, and the winner will be published on The Nopebook’s Story Corner as well as receiving an Amazon Echo Dot!

You can also read Syd’s book Witch Hunt with #YepBooks book club this October!

How to Enter

Submissions open on 1st October and must be under 2000 words.
Submissions should be sent as an email attachment to [email protected] with the subject line NopeFlashFiction.
This competition is Halloween themed - this can be interpreted however you like, but must conform in some way to the theme. Submission deadline is midnight 15th October 2017.

General Rules

  • Entries must be in English
  • Entries must be the work of the entrant and must not have been published or accepted for publication elsewhere
  • The competition is international and welcomes non-UK entrants.
  • Copyright remains with the author
  • The decision of the judge is final
  • The closing date for entries is midnight (UK time) on 15th October. The top 3 writers will be notified within 7 working days of the closing date, and the winner will be announced on Halloween
  • Manuscripts must be entered as an email attachment to [email protected] as a Microsoft Word Document, OpenDocument Text, or Rich Text File
  • The body of the email must include the title of the story, your name and contact email address
  • Only manuscripts within the 2000 word limit will be accepted. This means any story up to and including 2000 words
  • The title does not form part of the word count
  • No corrections will be accepted so please make sure you send your final edit.
  • Entries not complying with the rules will not be considered
  • Entries will be judged on plot, quality of writing, relevance to the theme and general ‘wow’ factor
  • Stories will be shortlisted by a panel of judges, and the overall winner will be chosen by Syd Moore
  • This competition is free to enter, but you can make a suggested contribution of £1 to the running costs of The Nopebook using the donate button below.

Please send any questions to [email protected] or chat to us on Twitter @The_Nopebook