Flash Literary Journal is a literary journal run by Lancaster University students, with support from English Literature and Creative Writing at Lancaster.

Flash operates with a bespoke editing process in order to give students a taste of the publishing world. It gives writers a chance to collaborate on a piece of their writing with an experienced editor; to learn more about how we edit our submissions, please visit The Process.

Digital issues can be downloaded for free via our Calameo linked below.

Submissions are currently open.

Digital copies of Issue 42 are OUT NOW! 

Our Recent Posts

• Issue 42 ‘Mechanisms of the Future’ Open Mic Night
  We are excited to announce that Flash is hosting an Open Mic Night to celebrate the publication of Issue 42! This will be held in the Library Events Space from 6:30 pm on the 10th of February! The night will open with a reading of our submissions from our brilliant writers, before opening up the… Read more: Issue 42 ‘Mechanisms of the Future’ Open Mic Night
• Issue 43: ‘Persephone’ SUBMISSIONS OPEN
  The theme of this issue is ‘Persephone’ – use this idea to influence your piece! SUBMISSION DEADLINE 1ST OF FEBRUARY You may submit: Prose – 1000 words max. Poetry – 20 lines max. Script – 5 pages Creative Non-Fiction – 1000 words max. You may submit up to three pieces (in whatever combination of forms… Read more: Issue 43: ‘Persephone’ SUBMISSIONS OPEN
• Submissions for Issue 35 Are Now Open!
  Please note: Flash Literary Journal is a student-run publication based at Lancaster University, and only takes submissions from current Lancaster students. All contributions received are guaranteed feedback over a two-week period and each writer is assigned an editor who they will work with personally. We encourage our writers to exchange as many drafts as needed… Read more: Submissions for Issue 35 Are Now Open!