New Flash Fiction Review is an online magazine devoted to flash fiction and flash creative nonfiction.

New Flash Fiction Review was founded in 2014 by Meg Pokrass. An online magazine originally devoted to flash fiction, we have also published interviews with notable writers, prose poetry, and creative nonfiction.

We’re proud to have NFFR stories selected for awards anthologies such as the Wigleaf Top 50 and the Best Small Fictions anthology. It’s a joy each year to make nominations and see the authors we champion celebrated. Visit our recognition page for more details.

Publications with stories in this respected annual flash fiction showcase. Perhaps the most prestigious flash-specific recognition.

Lit Mags in Wigleaf's Top 50

Online publications putting forward exceptional short stories for Best of the Net.

Fiction Magazines That Nominate for Best of the Net

A targeted resource for short story placements with potential for Pushcart recognition.

Fiction Magazines That Nominate for the Pushcart Prize

Specialized publications that recognize exceptional brief fiction through Pushcart nominations.

Digital publications advancing very short fiction for Best of the Net consideration.

Flash Fiction Magazines That Nominate for Best of the Net

Publications with ultra-short stories under 400 words selected for this anthology series. The definitive collection for the microfiction form.

Lit Mags Featured in Best Microfiction Anthologies

Publications with narratives under 1,000 words selected for this anthology series. These journals consistently identify short-short fiction, exemplifying the artistry possible in compact narratives.

Lit Mags Featured in Best Small Fictions Anthologies

Best Microfiction, edited by Meg Pokrass and Gary Fincke, celebrates the art of the extremely brief narrative. These publications have editorial teams with particular sensitivity to the craft.

Literary Magazines That Nominate for Best Microfiction

Identifies publications that put forward outstanding online work for this respected digital anthology established in 2006.

Literary Magazines That Nominate for Best of the Net

Publications that nominate work for this respected anthology series founded in 2015 by Tara Masih to celebrate fiction under 1,000 words.

Literary Magazines That Nominate for Best Small Fictions

A comprehensive guide to journals that regularly nominate work for the Pushcart Prize.

Literary Magazines That Nominate for the Pushcart Prize

These magazines have the fastest response times, so you won't be left hanging for months. No more endless waiting. Just, you know, regular waiting.

Literary Magazines with the Fastest Response Times

Explore the all-time most competitive fiction literary magazines. These magazines are revered in the fiction world for their editorial rigor.

Most Competitive Fiction-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Explore the most competitive fiction literary magazines this year. These magazines are revered in the fiction world for their editorial rigor.

Most Competitive Fiction-Only Literary Magazines This Year

Check out the all-time most popular fiction literary magazines. These publications have a long-standing reputation for quality fiction.

Most Popular Fiction-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Explore the all-time most submitted-to fiction literary magazines. These outlets are the top destination for fiction writers worldwide.

Most Submitted-To Fiction-Only Literary Magazines of All Time

Explore the most submitted-to fiction literary magazines this year. These outlets are the top destination for fiction writers worldwide.

Most Submitted-To Fiction-Only Literary Magazines This Year

Digital publications nominating outstanding essays and creative nonfiction for Best of the Net.

Nonfiction Magazines That Nominate for Best of the Net

Highlights publications that regularly put forward essays, memoirs, and other creative nonfiction for Pushcart consideration.

Nonfiction Magazines That Nominate for the Pushcart Prize

New Flash Fiction Review

We will be accepting submissions for #42 from July 15, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Submit one story inspired by one of the three photos by Louella Lester.
https://newflashfiction.com/submit/
Overall Guidelines:
500-word maximum
Please submit one story only.
We do not accept previously published material.
Submissions only via Submittable.
Simultaneous submits are cool, just be sure to withdraw your work if needed. We aim to reply to all of those who have sent submissions within 2-3 weeks, at the very latest, of the overall deadline.
Please note all of our readings are anonymous. Please do not have any author information in your document or we will have to reject it in fairness to the others and the principle of reading anonymously. A fine name for your file is the title of your piece.
Include a brief bio third person bio with your entry. In your cover letter, include an affirmation regarding originality and AI use. We request that you affirm that this work is yours entirely and that you have not used AI tools to write your flash.
If you are published in NFFR, you'll have a chance to update your bio.
Most importantly, wow us with your amazing words. And many thanks for trusting us with your words.

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