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, May 24

Submissions are now OPEN for Little Monroe Lit’s 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, we simply want stories with compelling voices, memorable characters, and moments that stay with the reader long after the final sentence.

Entry Details:

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

What You’ll Get:

Winning entries will be published in The Little Lit: Volume 7. Selected writers will also be promoted across our social media platforms.

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
- Submissions must be original work by the entrant and not traditionally published
- Multiple submissions (up to three excerpts) must be included in one document and clearly separated
- Entry fees are 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.