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Flash Fiction

Lost Balloon

Closed
Length
Up to 1,000 words
Pay
Unpaid
Fee
No fee
Simultaneous
Allowed
Reprints
Original only

What they accept

Lost Balloon publishes flash fiction, flash nonfiction, and prose poetry of 1,000 words or less, with no theme or genre restrictions. Submissions are free through Submittable during its short open windows, with an optional tip-jar category.

Other / not listed
Languages
English
Query after
120 days
AI policy
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