A wonderful NIF (runner up in Bath) by our artist-in-residence @joannacampbell.bsky.social — a wonderful read & an equally wonderful cover painted by Joanna herself!

Diane Simmons@scooterwriter.bsky.social · last mo.

Just finished ‘The Hill Top Hour’ by @joannacampbell.bsky.social — a runner up in this year’s Bath NIF Award. Goodness it’s good! It follows Susan & Cassie as they struggle to deal with life in an iron lung & beyond. If you’ve not read any Joanna Campbell before, you’re missing out!

Don’t miss out on the chance to win a free copy of my NIF ‘William Prichard & Co’. I’ll be picking a name out of the hat next Saturday! UK ONLY.

Diane Simmons@scooterwriter.bsky.social · last mo.

For the evening crowd!

A bargain! Packed with fantastic flash, and my title story (in full: Mudlarking Under Richmond Bridge During The Annual Draw Off). Inspired by @londonmudlark.bsky.social’s fascinating finds.

National Flash Fiction Day@natflashfictionday.bsky.social · last mo.

The Kindle copy of our 2026 anthology ‘Mudlarking’ is only £2.99. If you enjoy NFFD please consider buying a copy to support us. It’s full of imaginative flash on the theme of Bridges & it also contains our winning micros! www.amazon.co.uk/Mudlarking-N...

@adhocfiction.bsky.social have published The Hilltop Hour, my new novella-in-flash, a runner-up in the 2026 Bath Novella-in-Flash Award! Many grateful thanks to @judehwriter2.bsky.social and @bathflashaward.bsky.social

The 3 winners of the 2026 BFFA NIF Award now published in paperback on Amazon worldwide. Congrats to winner Victoria Melekian & runners up @joannacampbell.bsky.social & @bsherm36.bsky.social Novellas also for sale at flashfictionfestival.com www.bathflashfictionaward.com/2026/06/bffa... ...

BFFA 2026 Novella-in-Flash Winners published!

We’re thrilled to announce that the winning novellas-in-flash from the 2026 Novella in Flash Award are now published on Amazon worldwide in paperback. Winner: Unhoused by Victora Melekian fro…

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Many thanks to our Write-in editors for all their hard work: @lunchontuesday.bsky.social @coffeeandpaneer.bsky.social @sarahillswrites.bsky.social @judiwalsh.bsky.social — you can see the prompts & sub here: thewrite-in.blogspot.com?m=1

The Write-In: NFFD 2026 Prompt #12: Heron #nffd2026

NFFD 2026 Prompt #12: Heron

   Prompt #12: Heron Welcome to The Write-In!  This year, we're celebrating the 2026 National Flash Fiction Day Anthology theme of Bridges. Throughout National Flash Fiction Day, we'll be posting one prompt every hours from 00:00 until midnight (BST), for a total of 25 prompts in all.  You have until 23:59 BST on Sunday to submit your responses for possible publication here at the Write-In over the course of the next week. * Take a close look at Joanna Campbell's painting, 'Heron'. The painting features cool, watery teals and a lone bird standing amidst textured, shifting tides. Write a story centred on a moment of profound stillness, patience, or solitary observation.  To make this extra challenging, we ask you to avoid the following topics entirely: grief, mourning, illness, or dementia. Instead, lean into themes of discovery, anticipation, or quiet contentment. * If you’re submitting this to us, make sure to note that this is a response to Prompt 12: Heron You can submit responses until 23:59 BST on Sunday, 14 June 2026 for a chance to be published here at The Write-In. You can claim the badge for this prompt by visiting our badges page. --- Artwork by Joanna Campbell.

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The UK's National Flash Fiction Day starts at 00:01 BST on Saturday, 13 June 2026! For more details check out the link! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk

The Write-In: NFFD 2026 Prompt #0: Water Under the Bridge #nffd2026

NFFD 2026 Prompt #0: Water Under the Bridge

 Prompt #0: Water Under the Bridge Welcome to The Write-In!  This year, we're celebrating the 2026 National Flash Fiction Day Anthology theme of Bridges. Throughout National Flash Fiction Day, we'll be posting one prompt every hours from 00:00 until midnight (BST), for a total of 25 prompts in all.  You have until 23:59 BST on Sunday to submit your responses for possible publication here at the Write-In over the course of the next week. * To kick off our series of hourly prompts, write a flash about forgiveness or reconciliation.  Use water in your story in some way, but do not use the phrase 'water under the bridge'.   * If you’re submitting this to us, make sure to note that this is a response to Prompt 0: Water Under the Bridge. You can submit responses until 23:59 BST on Sunday, 14 June 2026 for a chance to be published here at The Write-In. You can claim the badge for this prompt by visiting our badges page. --- Photograph by  Gu Bra via pexels.

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UK National Flash Fiction Day is here! An all-day flood of prompts & stories from published & debut #FlashFiction writers. Follow @natflashfictionday.bsky.social & #NFFD2026 to catch them all 👇🏼 Looking forward to the launch of the print anthology tonight

Look what’s arrived, just in time for National Flash Fiction Day tomorrow. Still thrilled to bits to have the title story this year. What an honour. @joannacampbell.bsky.social’s cover is a stunner. #NFFD26 @natflashfictionday.bsky.social

Lunch to celebrate publication of ‘Bereft of Reason’. Thanks to @ajwoodhouse.bsky.social @joannacampbell.bsky.social @judehwriter2.bsky.social , John Wheway, Penny Lorenc & Adrian Campbell for coming. Thanks to Phil for taking the pic!

Happy Publication Day for Novelka in Flash number 5!

Diane Simmons@scooterwriter.bsky.social · 4mo ago

My flash fiction novella ‘Bereft of Reason’ is published today by V. Press. Set in the 1890s, it is inspired by a shocking crime that happened in my family’s history.Many thanks to V. Press & also to Michael Loveday & Alison Woodhouse for the fab quotes.Signed copies are available from my website.

Edited by the wonderful @karjon.bsky.social & @sharontelfer.bsky.social

National Flash Fiction Day@natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We’re thrilled to introduce the title & cover of our 2026 anthology which is now available to pre-order from our bookshop. The cover is by our artist-in-residence @joannacampbell.bsky.social & the title is taken from a flash from @rachaeldunlop.com www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

Gorgeous cover from @joannacampbell.bsky.social and fabulous title from @rachaeldunlop.com brilliant story. Can't wait for everyone to read this year's anthology and many thanks to @sharontelfer.bsky.social for being such an excellent co-editor.

National Flash Fiction Day@natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We’re thrilled to introduce the title & cover of our 2026 anthology which is now available to pre-order from our bookshop. The cover is by our artist-in-residence @joannacampbell.bsky.social & the title is taken from a flash from @rachaeldunlop.com www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

We’re thrilled to introduce the title & cover of our 2026 anthology which is now available to pre-order from our bookshop. The cover is by our artist-in-residence @joannacampbell.bsky.social & the title is taken from a flash from @rachaeldunlop.com www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

I’ve been sitting on this news for a while, and am beyond thrilled to be able to share that my story inspired the title for this year’s NFFD anthology. A proper bucket list achievement. Thank you @joannacampbell.bsky.social for this stunning cover art. It’s perfect.

National Flash Fiction Day@natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We’re thrilled to introduce the title & cover of our 2026 anthology which is now available to pre-order from our bookshop. The cover is by our artist-in-residence @joannacampbell.bsky.social & the title is taken from a flash from @rachaeldunlop.com www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

Huge congratulations to all the winning and highly commended writers. It was a great privilege to read so many compelling and memorable stories. Thank you to the NFFD team for inviting me to be a judge and for all the amazing work you do for the competition.

National Flash Fiction Day@natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 7mo ago

We are excited to announce the results of our 2026 microfiction competition. Thank you to everyone who entered. You can read the winning & highly commended stories here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

We are excited to announce the results of our 2026 microfiction competition. Thank you to everyone who entered. You can read the winning & highly commended stories here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

So thrilled with this lovely news! Very grateful to @bathflashaward.bsky.social and sending huge congratulations to everyone!

bathflashaward.bsky.social@bathflashaward.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Congratulations to the 3 Winners of our 2026 novella in flash award! 1st prize Victoria Melekian, runners up @bsherm36.bsky.social & @joannacampbell.bsky.social & highly commended @fionajanemack.bsky.social @fionamckay.bsky.social & Bill Merklee www.bathflashfictionaward.com/category/win...

Monday, 27th April: 'Sybilla' by Joanna Campbell - Winner of the National Flash Fiction Day Novella-in-Flash Award ✨ Includes Live Author Q&A @joannacampbell.bsky.social #fiction #flashfiction #novellainflash #bookclub www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/bo...

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Lovely to see our microfiction judge & artist-in-residence @joannacampbell.bsky.social win the BSSA local prize!

bathflashaward.bsky.social@bathflashaward.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Bath short story award (BSSA) is open for entries up to 2200 words. So you stay very short for BFFA or go longer or enter both. There’s a post below about the local author BSSA prize & @joannacampbell.bsky.social who won it last year www.bathshortstoryaward.org/2026/01/26/b...

I had such a great day in Bath after winning the BSSA local author prize. Thank you Jane, Jude and Alison!

bathflashaward.bsky.social@bathflashaward.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Bath short story award (BSSA) is open for entries up to 2200 words. So you stay very short for BFFA or go longer or enter both. There’s a post below about the local author BSSA prize & @joannacampbell.bsky.social who won it last year www.bathshortstoryaward.org/2026/01/26/b...

If you missed our interviews with anthology editor Sharon Telfer @sharontelfer.bsky.social & micro judge Joanna Campbell @joannacampbell.bsky.social you can read below. Diane will be interviewing another micro judge on Monday: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

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I might be sending @natflashfictionday.bsky.social micro comp my Welkin piece - 100 word max. If anyone else missed out, this might be the next home for your piece! It’s a great comp. @joannacampbell.bsky.social’s (judge) work is sublime!

National Flash Fiction Day@natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Out microfiction comp & subs to our anthology close on 15 Feb! That’s closer than you think!

Thank you to @natflashfictionday.bsky.social for interviewing me - so looking forward to reading all your microfiction entries!

National Flash Fiction Day@natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Over the next four weeks NFFD’s @scooterwriter.bsky.social will be chatting to our microfiction comp judges. This week it’s the turn of @joannacampbell.bsky.social . Read what advice she has to give on writing micros & much more: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

Our microfiction judges @daveswann.bsky.social @debdanthewriter.bsky.social @devaneemily.bsky.social & @joannacampbell.bsky.social are looking forward to reading your micros (up to a 100 words, no theme). Cash prizes & publication 😊Comp closes 15 Feb: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk

Very happy to see my entry on the shortlist. Thank you to @bathflashaward.bsky.social and best of luck to all the shortlistees!

bathflashaward.bsky.social@bathflashaward.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Ready for the New Year, we have announced the 2026 NIF award shortlist.,Congrats to all the authors. Final results out end Jan. The longlist was also full of excellent novellas. Best wishes for all of them & to everyone who entered. www.bathflashfictionaward.com/news/

Our new artist-in-residence @joannacampbell.bsky.social won NFFD’s novella-in-flash comp in 2022 with her NIF ‘Sybilla’. She also designed its stunning cover. If you would like to WIN a FREE copy & live in the UK, please comment in the link below & we’ll draw 2 names out of a hat on 18 Dec.

Thank you so much to @scooterwriter.bsky.social and @lunchontuesday.bsky.social for this incredible honour. I hope to uphold the amazing legacy left by brilliant artist @jeanettesheppard.bsky.social whose work has graced the covers of seven anthology covers for @natflashficdaynz.bsky.social

National Flash Fiction Day@natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 10mo ago

We are very excited to announce that Joanna Campbell @joannacampbell.bsky.social is our new artist-in-residence! She has been a huge supporter of NFFD for many years & we’re thrilled to have her as part of the team! You can read more here: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...