Flash Fiction: Big Stories, Small Spaces

Wed Mar 11 2026 at 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Farnham Library | Farnham

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Flash Fiction: Big Stories, Small Spaces
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Celebrate the power of short fiction with readings from the award-winning Farnham Flash Fiction competition, running annually since 2017.
About this Event

Enjoy fast, funny and surprising stories of 500 words or fewer, meet local writers, and discover the joy of concise storytelling.

Visit the Farnham Flash Fiction website to learn more about the competition and previous entries flashfiction500.com

The Farnham Flash Fiction International Competition invites aspiring writers from around the world to submit their stories. Participants are challenged to create a compelling narrative in 500 words or less, with the opportunity to win cash prizes and publication in an annual anthology.
This year's flash fiction celebration is hosted by Sally Dickson, author of the award-winning Dodecahedral Empire series.

This event is in support of the National Year of Reading, presented in partnership with the Reading Agency.

Please note that this event will be facilitated in a way to be inclusive of everyone, including any attendees that may require additional support. If you have any additional needs or require any special assistance, please let us know prior to the event by contacting . The inbox is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

If you are not able to or do not wish to provide us with any contact details (landline or mobile number and email address) you won’t be able to purchase a ticket online. Please visit the library that is hosting the event to purchase a ticket in person.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Farnham Library, 28 West Street, Farnham, United Kingdom

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GBP 3.00

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