Nottingham Writers Club is inviting entries by non-professional writers for the National Flash Fiction Competition of stories no longer than 100 words on the theme of Wish You Were Here. The prizes are £100, £75 and £50 and the entry fee is £5. The closing date is 28 February. Website: www. nottingham writersclub.org.uk
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