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Lincoln Book Festival Launches 2026 Flash Fiction Competition
Lincoln Book Festival has launched its 2026 Flash Fiction Competition, inviting writers of all ages to craft a story in exactly 50 words on the theme ‘Hobbies’.
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More than 1,300 people came to Lincoln Book Festival events in 2025. Find out more about the festival's origins and ethos, and how we're developing our programme for a more diverse range of audiences than ever.
About the festivalConnecting audiences of all ages
Lincoln Book Festival connects audiences of all ages and interests with some of the UK’s best-loved writers. Events include intimate talks, readings, panel discussions, workshops and Q&As with acclaimed authors, journalists, academics, cultural commentators and public figures. This is complemented by a varied programme of events for fans of different literary genres and formats, including family-friendly activities. The next Lincoln Book Festival will be in October 2026.
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Planning for the next Lincoln Book Festival is already underway. If you’re an author, publisher, community organisation or simply a booklover and would like to get involved in some way, you can contact the festival organisers by email or using the enquiry form on our contact page.
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