We're pleased to announce that the judges have made their decision on our August Flash Fiction competition. However, before we reveal the shortlist and winners, we want to give you a little heads up. We'll be announcing some exciting news for competition entrants very soon, so if you don't already, make sure you subscribe to … Continue reading August 2024 – Flash shortlist and winners

The upgrading and revamping of our website continues, and we're still welcoming many new visitors and subscribers to our site. We're very happy to have you all as part of the Cranked Anvil Community - and you've joined us at the right time, as we're planning on rolling out some fantastic new opportunities and services … Continue reading August 2024 – Flash Long List

We're pleased to announce that the judges have made their decision on our May Flash Fiction competition.. So – congratulations to the following two winning entries: 1st: Oliver Juggins – MAniFeStO 2nd: Anita Goodfellow – The Bench Your stories are published here on our website, and prize money is on its way. And well done … Continue reading May 2024 – Flash shortlist and winners

Since we revamped and regenerated our website a couple of months ago, we've noticed a LOT more activity here, and many new visitors and subscribers to our site - WELCOME to you all! If you haven't subscribed yet, why not do it now by clicking the button right at the bottom of this page. (Keep … Continue reading May 2024 – Flash Long List

We're pleased to announce that the judges have made their decision on our February Flash Fiction competition.. So – congratulations to the following two winning entries: 1st: Chris Cottom – Late Shift At The Museum Of Smells 2nd: Richard Hooton – The Universal Soup Your stories are published here on our website, and prize money … Continue reading February 2024 – Flash shortlist and winners

Congratulations to the following writers, whose flash fiction has made it onto our latest competition long list. Saira ArianCath BartonVincent BartonJean BaurGillian BrownJerry CastleLuanne CastleColette CoenChris CottomDebra A DanielWilliam DraycottAnne EyriesEsme FordHelena GjoneRichard HootonNatalie HornerMarwood JonesJosie LaneGwenda MajorMadeleine MilliganElaine MulcahySharika NairVictoria O'RourkeDenarii PetersJo ScottDominik SlusarczykJeff TaylorAlison WassellMandy Wheeler Congratulations to you all. We’ll be announcing … Continue reading February 2024 – Flash Long List

After a year's break, our writing competitions are back! And we had some fantastic entries for our first flash competition, making it - as ever - very difficult to decide. But our judges have finally managed to do so, and we're delighted to announce the winners and shortlist today. So – congratulations to the following … Continue reading November 2023 – Flash shortlist and winners

After a year-long wait, our Flash Fiction competition has finally returned! And we've had a bumper crop of entries this quarter, which have delighted, amused and thoroughly entertained our judges. So you'll be pleased to know we'll be continuing our competitions for the forseeable future!... BUT - if you're entering, PLEASE read the rules of … Continue reading November 2023 – Flash Long List