Short Story Competitions

Glimmer Train Press – Fiction Contest

Deadline: June 30, 2013 Entry Fee: $19 A prize of $2,500 and publication in Glimmer Train Stories is given quarterly for a short story. Using the online submission system, submit a story of up to 20,000 words with a $19 entry fee by June 30, 2013. Visit the website for complete guidelines. Glimmer Train Press, 4763 SW Maplewood Road, P.O. Box 80430, Portland, OR 97280.  (503) 221-0836 . Susan Burmeister-Brown and Linda Swanson-Davies,...

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Indiana Review 1/2 K Prize – Now Accepting Short Stories and Prose Poetry

POSTMARK DEADLINE: August 1, 2013 Reading Fee: $20 (includes one-year subscription) The winner of our contest will receive $1,000 and publication in Indiana Review. All entries are considered for publication. All entries are considered anonymously. Previously published works and works forthcoming elsewhere cannot be considered. Simultaneous submissions are okay, but the fee is non-refundable if accepted elsewhere. Multiple entries are okay, as...

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L. RON HUBBARD’S WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST

DEADLINE: June 30, 2013 GENRE: Short stories OPEN TO: Those who have not had professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits for online publication. DETAILS:  Fantasy, Sci-Fi or Horror: All types of science fiction, fantasy and horror with fantastic elements, are welcome. 17,000...

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AFTER THE FALL APOCALYPTIC SHORT STORIES

DEADLINE: June 30, 2013 GENRE:   Short stories DETAILS:  5000 word maximum apocalyptic/dystopian short story.  PRIZE:  $£100 and publication URL: http://www.almondpress.co.uk/#/apocalyptic-story-contest/4575820109

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DARK PLACES SHORT STORY CONTEST

DEADLINE: June 15, 2013 GENRE: Short Stories DETAILS:  Quarterly contest for science fiction and fantasy stories. 1000 – 5000 words long, previously unpublished stories only. PRIZE:  £50 and publication. URL:   http://dark-places.co.uk/writing-competition/

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THE AMERICAN FICTION PRIZE

We seek well crafted, character driven literary fiction in any genre with a maximum of 10,000 words per story. Each of the selected story authors will receive national publication and distribution, author discount, and two complimentary copies. First Prize: $1,000 Second Prize: $500 Third Prize: $250 $16 ENTRY FEE Deadline: June 15, 2013 Visit the website:...

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