Young writers across Dumfries and Galloway are being encouraged to showcase their creativity in a Flash Fiction short story competition. This free-to-enter competition is part of the annual Kirkcudbright Book Week, taking place from 3 to 9 March 2025. The event is organised by the Kirkcudbright Book Week Society and Dumfries and Galloway Council, with support from Kirkcudbright Library on Daar Road.
Flash Fiction stories feature a beginning, middle, and end, but are significantly shorter than traditional stories. Writers are free to choose any theme for their entries. The competition is divided into the following categories:
9-10 years old: Maximum 500 words
11-12 years old: Maximum 500 words
13-15 years old: Maximum 650 words
The winners will be announced at an event on Thursday, 6 March, at 7pm, held at Kirkcudbright Library. This event will mark the conclusion of activities organised for young writers and readers as part of Kirkcudbright Book Week and will coincide with celebrations for World Book Day.
Key Dates and Entry Details
Closing Date: All entries must be submitted by 10 February 2025.
Digital Entries: Should be emailed in Word format to [email protected].
Written Entries: Can be handed in at Kirkcudbright Library.
Judging Panel
The competition will be judged by:
Lesley Garbutt, representing Kirkcudbright Library
John Dean, author and committee member of the Kirkcudbright Book Week Society
The Flash Fiction competition aims to inspire young people to engage with storytelling and celebrate the creativity of budding writers in the region. Participants are encouraged to submit their entries early to ensure they meet the deadline.
