Every word counts when it comes to flash fiction, and nailing the pace and rhythm of a piece can really transform your writing. But rhythm isn’t just about the way your sentences sound - it can also help shape your story’s structure, create urgency, build tension, and add extra dimension to your narrative voice. For … Continue reading Writing Flash Fiction – Finding The Rhythm
January 2022 – Long List
We're working overtime at Cranked Anvil HQ at the moment, putting in place all the new content we'll be offering this year. The first thing we're getting ready is our brand new Prompt Writing Competition. The first submission window opens in March, and we can't wait to read your brilliant stories. As always, we'll be … Continue reading January 2022 – Long List
A revamped website and a BRAND NEW competition
Well, here it is - the first of our promised 'Big Announcements' for 2022! We're slightly changing the structure of our competitions - specifically the submission windows for each of them - in order to make room for our BRAND NEW COMPETITION! Our Short Story and Flash Fiction competitions are still staying where they are … Continue reading A revamped website and a BRAND NEW competition
We’re one of the best – again!
Last year we were honoured to be featured by Reedsy as one of their recommended Best Writing Contests. Well, we're delighted to announce that we feature on their list again this year. You can see their full list here. So if you'd like to enter one of the best writing competitions going, take a look … Continue reading We’re one of the best – again!
November 2021 – Flash shortlist and winners
There's a truly international feel to our November competition, with the two winning entries coming from Ireland and Australia! We've always been proud to keep our competitions open internationally, and we're delighted this quarter to publish work from around the world! So - congratulations to: 1st: Fiona McKay – Glass 2nd: Dettra Rose – The … Continue reading November 2021 – Flash shortlist and winners
GLASS by Fiona McKay (1st place, Flash Nov21)
Push it down. All the way down. Everything is fine. I can do this. I can. It’s just a test. Mom always says that a test is just to help the teacher see if the teaching is working, or if there are gaps. The test is more about the teacher, not you. She always says … Continue reading GLASS by Fiona McKay (1st place, Flash Nov21)
THE SUNSET PEACH AND THE LEMON TREE by Dettra Rose (2nd place, Flash Nov21)
Percy’s tailor would be unforgiving if he saw the mix of textures. Rough plaid with silk-velvet and raw linen. He’d warned against such matches. But smoothing down his waistcoat, Percy asked his refection… Am I presenting sufficient intrigue and colour? Will I be enough for her crimson verve? He took a taxi to the Brasserie. … Continue reading THE SUNSET PEACH AND THE LEMON TREE by Dettra Rose (2nd place, Flash Nov21)
November 2021 – Flash Long List
It's been a hectic couple of months here at CAHQ, and there's no denying that we're a wee bit behind schedule. We've been busy working on some exciting new projects, as well as some restructuring of our operations, so stay tuned for a few big announcements coming up over the next few weeks. But for … Continue reading November 2021 – Flash Long List
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