As if I haven't set myself enough goals this year, I've decided to try my hand at writing some short stories. Not known for doing things by halves I've set my sights on the BBC National Short Story Award 2025. I'm assuming that it will open in January 2025 for submissions, so today I have been crafting my entry in readiness. I have my first draft under way and on the whole I'm please with how it's going. I have to start this early because knowing my flighty ADHD brain I'm sure to get distracted with other fleeting thoughts and distractions. If you are thinking of being creative why not start with some short stories ? or even Flash Fiction ? It's a great way to start - give it a try! Some Flash Fiction competitions have a maximum of 250 words. Telling a story in that few words would take real skill !