Competitions

See our past, current, and upcoming competitions below.

They’re open to everyone in New Zealand, even if you don’t usually work in that genre.

Flash Fiction Comp 2026

Closes: Sunday, December 27, 2026.

Flash fiction lovers, this one’s for you! ✍️

Submissions are now OPEN for Little Monroe Lit’s 2026 Flash Fiction Competition!

We’re inviting writers to submit original flash fiction that makes the most of the small form. There’s no theme or genre restriction, so take it wherever you like - whether that be crime, romance, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, literary fiction, comedy… the list goes on!

Entry Details:

Entry fee: $4.99
Up to three flash fiction entries per submission
Please include all entries in a single Word document or PDF
Each entry must be clearly identifiable as a separate piece
Word count: Between 100-1000 words.

What You’ll Get:

One winner and two runners-up will have their flash fiction published in The Little Lit: Volume 8, due out in early 2028!

The winner will also receive a $25 book voucher and a past edition of The Little Lit to add to their collection. Selected writers will also be featured across our social media platforms, giving their work a little extra spotlight.

This prize is a chance to get your work in front of readers, build your publishing credits, and be part of a growing literary community. We can’t wait to read your work! Enter below!

- Open to New Zealand-based writers only
- Submissions must be original work by the entrant and not traditionally published
- Writers can submit up to three flash fiction entries, but all submissions must be included in one document and clearly separated
- Entry fee is one-off, payable via Stripe immediately after submission and is non-refundable
- Copyright remains with the author and simultaneous submissions are welcome
- Selected pieces may be edited or condensed for print (in consultation where possible)
More info on how our comps work can be found here.
Also check out our past comps below.