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anyone has one of their flash fiction pieces handy this is a nice group and this is their comp.
This is from my AbsoluteMarkets Premium edition, worth every cent!

SPRING 2008 FLASH FICTION CONTEST
"WOW! hosts a (quarterly) writing contest
every three months. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity,
communication, and well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The contest is
open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. We are
open to all styles of writing, although we do encourage you to take a close
look at our guest judge for the season (upper right hand column) and the
flavor of our sponsor, if you are serious about winning. We love
creativity, originality, and light-hearted reads. That's not to say that
our guest judge will feel the same... so go wild! Express yourself, and
most of all, let's have some fun!

"WORD COUNT: Maximum: 500, Minimum: 250. The title is not to be counted in
your word count. We use MS Word's word count to determine the submitted
entry's word count.

"PROMPT: OPEN PROMPT! Last quarter we enjoyed reading your diverse stories,
so we're doing it again! That's right, this is your chance to shine, and
get creative. You can write about anything, as long as it's within the word
count and fiction. So, dig out those stories you started way back when and
tailor them to the word count. We're open to any style and genre. From
horror to romance! So, get creative, and most of all, have fun.

Upon the close of our contest, you will receive a critique from one of our
round table judges on four categories:
Style
Subject
Content
Technical
"You will be provided with your scores (1-5) in each category, and personal
editorial feedback for each category as well. Please be patient upon the
close of our contest and allow time for our editors to thoroughly critique
your piece. Please note: you will not receive your critique until AFTER the
contest winners are announced (which is typically one month after the
contest closes). Since this is new for us, we don't know how many
contestants will choose this option, but we will keep you updated each step
of the way."

PRIZE: 35 winners - prizes range from $200 cash to gift certificates,
subscriptions, publication, interviews, Seal Press Goodie Bags
ENTRY FEE: $5, Entry with critique $10
DEADLINE: May 31, 2008
Website: http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/
 
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This one is free.

MINIWORDS COMPETITION, UK http://miniwords2008.sharedspace.org/
Address: Charnwood Arts, 31 Granby Street, Loughborough,
Leicestershire LE11 3DU, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1509 268010
Contact: Catherine Gillam
Email: [email protected]
Description: A competition organised by Charnwood arts, for
super-short poetry and prose. The 3 categories are: MiniStories, a
narrative in prose or verse, MiniVerse for poetry, and Haiku. No
entry fee. Open worldwide, and any writer can enter each category
up to 3 times. Entrants must be over 14.
Length: MiniStories - 50 words; MiniVerse - 25 to 75 words, and
Haiku (traditional or contemporary). Only previously unpublished
work accepted.
Submissions: Entries can only be accepted online, through an entry
form on the web site. Closing date 31 May 2008.
Response: Winners will be announced on the web site when judging
is over.
Pay: First prize GBP250 for each category.
Rights: Entrants must agree to online publication, and further
publication in a book if the organizers sees this as appropriate.
Guidelines: http://miniwords2008.sharedspace.org/rules.php