
flash fiction OPEN
May 11 to July 13, 2025
elsewhere prize
July 17 to September 14, 2025
fast flash prompt challenge
September 15 to November 16, 2025
We're challenging writers to create 500 word story(s) in 2 weeks or less! You're invited to submit to the Fast Flash Challenge! This challenge is going to be a bit different: we'll have two Rounds, and you can submit to both. Dates TBA
Each round will have its own prompt, and after both are complete, we'll select the top 40 writers to enter the Finals. In the Finals, you'll receive a brand new prompt and have another two weeks to write your best new story.
micro prize
December 01 to February 01, 2026
micro & flash
always open
Fractured Lit publishes microfiction and flash fiction from writers of any background or experience. Both the micro and flash categories are open year-round and with no submission fees. We accept simultaneous submissions but ask that you inform us immediately and withdraw your work if your story is accepted elsewhere. We pay our authors $50 for original microfiction and $75 for original flash fiction.
Microfiction for Fractured Lit is 400 words or fewer.
Flash fiction is 401-1,000 words.