Our last writing competition for 2022 draws to a close today, as we announce the November flash fiction shortlist and three winning entries. We've taken great pleasure in running all our competitions over the past four years - and we may well bring them back at a future date. But for now, it's time to … Continue reading November 2022 – Flash shortlist and winners

The long list for our final Flash Fiction competition has been finalised today, and we’re pleased to announce it here on our website: Sharon Boyle Letty Butler Chris Cottom Sue Finlay Linda Pirie Finon Rachel Fung S Golden Mark Grant James Harvey Haley Kennedy Emily Macdonald Gwenda Major David McVey Marina Merryweather Matt Oliver Ben … Continue reading November 2022 – Flash Long List

As 2022 draws to an end, we have decided to take a bit of a sabatical here at Cranked Anvil. competitions are winding down, with the current Short Story and Flash Fiction comps (deadlines the end of Oct and Nov respectively) being the last ones (for now). But we're still sticking to our promise to … Continue reading August 2022 – Flash shortlist and winners

The long list for our August flash fiction competition has been finalised today, and we're pleased to announce it here on our website: Ruth BradshawJennifer BraunfelsGillian BreckellSarah ByardLucy DanielKate DurrantRowan EvansMary FrancisAnita GoodfellowJames HarveyHugh HayleyEric LeeGwenda MajorJane May MorrisonTony OswickJohn PayneGordon PinckheardJules RobinsonChrissy SturtAlan John Wilson Congratulations to you all. We will be announcing the … Continue reading August 2022 – Flash Long List

Since our flash competition started a year and a half ago, this quarter saw the highest number of entries - possibly due to our 4 for the price of 3 offer. We're pleased to say that we have extended the offer to the current submission window (which closes August 31st). So - the entry fee … Continue reading May 2022 – Flash shortlist and winners

There were more entries than we've ever had in this quarter's flash fiction competition, and judging has been tough. But, we're pleased to say that the long list can finally be revealed, and it is: Cecil ArmstrongDominic BellSharon BoyleDiane BroughtonJane BroughtonLesley BungayJohn BuntingStephanie ClarkChris CottomSandra CrookJulie DronNadine EvansRowan EvansLinda FawkeMauricio Montiel FigueirasMary FrancisEmily GoodeScott HallarnJames … Continue reading May 2022 – Flash Long List

With our new Prompt Competition now fully up and running, our judges are being kept busy constantly, with submissions open all year round and a new competition to judge every month. And here is the latest list - the shortlist and winners from our Feb22 flash competition - the last one to have just two … Continue reading February 2022 – Flash shortlist and winners

If you haven't already heard, we've made some exciting improvements to our writing competitions within the past month or so. First of all, we announced our brand new Prompt Competition. The first deadline is looming - 10am UK time on 1st April - so head over to the page to read the prompts and get … Continue reading February 2022 – Flash Long List