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Geist 21st Annual Literal Literary Postcard Story Contest
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payFirst Prize: $500; Second Prize: $250; Third Prize: $150; winning entries published in Geist and on geist.com
window— - October 30, 2026*
fee$25 (includes one-year Geist subscription; digital for international); additional entries $5
verified2026-10-26
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window noteDeadline extended: 'Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 11:59PM PST.' Submittable Ends on 2026-10-31 07:00Z (= Oct 30, 11:59 PM Pacific). Postal entries must be postmarked by the deadline. Blind judging.
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genrefiction or non-fiction postcard story (story + postcard image with a clear connection)
wordsmaximum length is 500 words
simultaneousunknown (not stated on contest page)
flagSubmittable form text still says 'The deadline is October 16, 2026'; contest page and Submittable end date show the extension to October 30.

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Neon Hemlock Novella Series 2026 (Oct all-writers window)
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sectionspeculative
paystandard contract asks authors to choose between an Advance+Royalties option or a Royalties Only option (advance amount not stated)
windowOctober 15, 2026 - October 30, 2026*
feenone listed on Submittable form
verified2026-10-26
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window note"open to novella submissions from non-white folks and trans women from June 15th to June 30th, and then from writers of all backgrounds October 15th to 30th." neonhemlock.com/submissions: "now open until October 30th 2026". Submittable Ends on 2026-10-31 04:00:00Z (11:59 PM Eastern Oct 30).
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genrenovella: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Supernatural, Slipstream, & Weird (hybrid welcome); particularly interested in queer experience; original, standalone, no reprints
words17,500–40,000 words
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are fine, please withdraw immediately if you take another offer.")
flagPay is advance+royalties or royalties-only; no advance amount is stated.

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Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award 2026 (Red Hen Press)
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payAward is $3,000 and publication of the awarded manuscript by Red Hen Press.
window— - October 31, 2026*
feeEntry fee is $25.00.
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window noteDeadline: October 31, 2026. Submittable Ends on 2026-11-01 (ISO); Continue control present. Entry fee $25.
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genrefull-length poetry collection
words48 page minimum, 96 page maximum (8.5"x11", 1" margin, 12 pt. Times New Roman)
simultaneousunknown
flagPreviously unpublished (including self-published) original collection required. Final judge TBA. Authors with a full-length Red Hen book published or under consideration are not eligible.

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Drinking Gourd Chapbook Poetry Prize 2026 (Northwestern University Press)
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payWinner receives $500 prize money, publication by Northwestern University Press and fifteen copies of the book
window— - October 31, 2026*
feeunknown
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window note"Manuscripts must be submitted by October 31, 2026." Winner notified by early 2027; publication early 2028. One entry per poet; include the downloadable entry form.
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genrepoetry chapbook; first-book award for poets creating, giving voice to, and sharing experiences of people of color; poets with US citizenship who have not previously published a book-length volume of poetry (inclusive of chapbooks)
words25–35 pages, single-spaced (minimum 11-point font)
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions to other contests should be noted.")
flagNo web form: email the manuscript and entry form to DrinkingGourd@northwestern.edu.

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National Poetry Competition 2026 (The Poetry Society)
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payFirst prize £5,000, second prize £3,000, third prize £2,000, commended prizes £500
window— - October 31, 2026*
fee£9 first poem, £6 subsequent poems in each submission (Poetry Society members get one free second poem)
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window note"The closing date of the competition is midnight (GMT UK time), 31 October 2026." Winners notified by March 2027.
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genrepoetry; single unpublished poem, any subject, in English; open to anyone aged 18+, international entries welcome; judges Niall Campbell, Malika Booker, Luke Kennard
wordsmust not exceed 40 lines (excluding title, dedications or blank lines)
simultaneousunknown (rules: entries must not be published or featured among the winners in another competition before 31 March 2027)
flagOnline entry form not confirmed: npc.poetrysociety.org.uk/submit-poem/ ('Enter your first poem') loaded without a working entry form on 2026-10-19, so Visit goes to the rules page; enter via 'Enter the competition' on npc.poetrysociety.org.uk (postal entry also possible). Also, the poetrysociety.org.uk competition page still shows an older "This year's judges" block (Romalyn Ante, John McAuliffe, Stephen Sexton) below the 2026 judges (Campbell, Booker, Kennard).

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Neon & Smoke Annual Love Issue (2026)
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sectionthemed
pay"We provide a small honorarium for fiction" (amount not stated); poetry is unpaid
windowOctober 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026*
feenone (Free; optional $10 feedback category; optional $5 expedited response per the magazine site)
verified2026-10-26
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window noteDuosuma: "Closes on Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:59 PM CDT"; Duosuma call text and neonandsmoke.com/submissions both say Oct 1–30, 2026.
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genreflash fiction, poetry, and visual art about love, interpreted broadly (romantic, platonic, familial, sexual, obsessive, lost, found, regretted, imagined); publication February 2027
wordsFlash fiction preferably 300–1.1K words; poetry up to two poems, no more than 40 lines each; visual art up to three pieces
simultaneousunknown
flagEnd date conflict: the magazine site (and the call text on Duosuma) say Oct 1–30, 2026, but the live Duosuma form closes Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:59 PM CDT. The site says that if Duosuma contradicts a call on its page, the call on the site is the one honored.

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Orion's Belt
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pay8 US cents per word for prose; US$40 flat per poem
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026*
feenone ("accepting free submissions via DUOSUMA")
verified2026-10-26
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window noteAutumn window 1 September – 31 October (Publishing in December). Page also: Story and poem submissions are open until October 31, 2026.
pay whenafter publication (via PayPal)
genreliterary speculative micro/flash fiction; poetry
wordsmicro up to 400 words; flash 401–1,000 words; poetry up to 5 poems / 10 pages
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are welcome")
flagSubmit via Duosuma only (not email) for fiction/poetry.

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Raleigh Review Flash Fiction Prize (2027 contest)
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payFirst Prize includes $300 USD and publication in the Spring issue; finalists receive the standard $15 payment along with publication (winners outside the USA are paid in copies)
windowOctober 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026*
fee$7 USD
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window note"Opens via Submittable on October 1. Deadline is October 31." Submittable form "2027 RR Flash Fiction Contest | Up to 2 Works" Ends on 2026-11-01 04:00:00Z (11:59 PM Eastern Oct 31).
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genreflash fiction (up to two unpublished works per entry); judged by the Raleigh Review Fiction Team
wordsno longer than 1000 words each; up to 2 works per entry, combined in one file
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are acceptable.")
flagSubmittable header still says "Fee Free Submissions for our Flash Fiction Prize will be open August 1 - Oct 31", but the prize page and the live form charge $7 and say it opens October 1.

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Reckoning Gets Weird (flash fiction special issue)
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pay.15/word (US)
window— - October 31, 2026*
feenone ("There are never any fees to submit.")
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window note"Submissions for our flash fiction issue open now and will remain open until October 31, 2026." Moksha: Flash Fiction Special Issue Currently Open to Submissions. reckoning.press/submit: regular submissions closed until January 2027. No reprints for this issue; one piece at a time per author.
pay whenupon acceptance (main submit page: "We pay SFWA-qualifying “professional” rates upon acceptance")
genreenvironmental justice flash fiction; weird, dark, horror stories with some bit of hope; edited by Andrew Kozma
words1-1200 words; 1000 words or less asked; 500-1000 strongly preferred
simultaneousyes (main submit page: "We do accept simultaneous submissions")

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San Francisco International Haiku, Senryu, and Tanka Contest (HPNC)
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sectionhaiku
pay$100 cash prize for first place in each category (second and third places awarded; honorable mentions at judges' discretion)
window— - October 31, 2026*
fee$1 per poem (PayPal to hpncadmin@gmail.com)
verified2026-10-26
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window notein hand; no start date stated
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genrehaiku; senryu; tanka
wordsno limit to the number of submissions
simultaneousno ("unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere")

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Short Story (Substack)
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sectionshort-story
pay$100 base + 50% of subscription revenue for the one chosen story each month
window— - October 31, 2026*
feenone ("No Fees")
verified2026-10-26
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window noteMonthly cycle: 'Submit stories by the end of the month, winner to be announced on the 15th.' Current cycle = October 2026.
pay whenunknown
genreshort fiction (any genre)
words6–10,000 words
simultaneousunknown (not stated)
flagOnly one story per month is chosen and paid ($100 + 50% of subscription revenue); others are unpaid.

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Split Lip Magazine
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sectionflash
pay$100 per author for poems, memoirs, flash, fiction, art, and interviews/reviews (web issues); $50 for mini-reviews
windowOctober 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026*
fee$3 Tip Jar in October (free for Black writers year-round; free months Jan/Mar/May/Sep/Nov)
verified2026-10-26
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window noteOctober is a Tip Jar-only month (Tip Jar Flash form live; Ends 2026-12-16 05:00Z). Free categories for Black writers live all year (except July and second half of December). Next free month: November.
pay whenunknown
genreflash fiction; micro fiction
wordsflash under 1,000 words; Submittable also: micro fiction under 400 words
simultaneousyes (We accept simultaneous submissions.)
flagGuidelines: "As much as we like sci-fi, romance, mystery and adventure, please, no genre fiction" — literary flash market, not speculative.

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Susan Atefat Editor's Prize for Poetry (Peach)
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sectionpoetry
payThe winner receives $4,000, publication in the issue, featured placement on the Peach website, and an author spotlight
windowOctober 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026*
fee$20 (Susan Atefat Editor's Prize Entry Fee)
verified2026-10-26
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window noteGuidelines: "Susan Atefat Editor's Prize for Poetry (October 1 — October 31)". Submittable Ends on 2026-11-01 04:00:00Z (end of Oct 31 Eastern). Winner selected by the Peach editors.
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genrepoetry (the prize alternates genres: poetry in odd-numbered years; work for the 2027 poetry prize is read in fall 2026); not themed; no AI-produced work
wordsa suite of 3-5 poems, each beginning on a new page, in a single .doc, .docx, or .pdf (Submittable form text says up to four poems)
simultaneousno ("Peach does not consider simultaneous submissions")
flagPoem count differs: the guidelines page asks for a suite of 3-5 poems, but the Submittable form says submit up to four poems.

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The 2026 Comstock Review Chapbook Contest
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sectionchapbook
pay$1000 plus publication and 50 author’s copies
windowAugust 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026.
fee$30/chapbook (includes copy of winning chapbook) plus Submittable fees (portal shows $32.50)
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genrepoetry chapbook
words25-34 pages of poetry, single-spaced
simultaneousImmediately withdraw any submission accepted elsewhere

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The Aluminium Crown short story contest
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sectionshort-story
pay1st place: Minimum AUD$300 and publication on the website
windowJuly 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026.
feenone ("No entry fee")
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genrespeculative fiction (Melbourne Central Business Cube, 2055)
words500-4000 words
simultaneousunknown
flagJudge's Prize is publication on the website (no cash stated). Prize pool may increase from container-deposit funds; page says any shortfall with the $300 prize total will be made up by the collective.

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The Arkansas International
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sectionshort-story
pay$25 per 500-word page for fiction/prose (capped at $200); $25 per page for poetry (capped at $200)
windowJuly 31, 2026 - October 31, 2026*
fee$4 (Submittable general categories; BIPOC/need waivers via editor@arkint.org)
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window noteGeneral Fiction/Poetry/Nonfiction categories are gone from Submittable (general window July 31–October 15 ended). Only 'General Submissions - Translation (Fiction) 2026' and 'Translation (Poetry) 2026' remain live, $4, Ends on 2026-11-01 05:00Z (= Oct 31, 11:59 PM Central); their body text still repeats 'between July 31st and October 15th' (leftover copy; live form wins).
pay whenunknown
genrefiction; poetry; nonfiction; translation; graphic literature
wordsprose less than / no more than 8,000 words; poetry five pages/poems or less (site wording varies slightly between general and Submittable)
simultaneousyes ("We accept simultaneous submissions, provided we are notified if your work is accepted elsewhere")
flagTranslations only right now: general fiction/poetry/nonfiction closed after October 15; translation categories open through October 31 per live Submittable.

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The Gigas Testament
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sectionthemed
pay50$ CAD + un exemplaire papier ("50$ CAD + un exemplaire papier pour l'auteur")
window— - October 31, 2026*
feenone (Duosuma: Free)
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window noteDate limite: 31 octobre 2026. Duosuma: Open; Closes on Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:59 PM EDT. Project has a quota (11% filled 2026-10-19) — submissions close early if reached.
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genrehorror only (slasher, creature tales, cosmic horror, and in between); no romance or happy endings expected
words2 000-10,000 mots / 2,000-10,000 words
simultaneousunknown
flagCanadian citizens or residents only; unpublished work only; PDF only. Duosuma quota may close the call before October 31. No reply by 30 January 2027 = declined.

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Hamilton Reads Short Story Contest
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sectionshort-story
pay$200 for first place and $100 for two runners-up in each of three categories (college or university student; senior (55+), and HPL Member)
window— - November 1, 2026*
feenone ("Cost: Free")
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window noteThe deadline to submit is November 1, 2026 11:59 pm. No timezone named. Live online entry form present on page. Cost: Free. Prizes $200 / $100 runners-up.
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genrefictional short stories; must contain a theme within the Hamilton Reads 2026 book The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse by Vinh Nguyen or written in any genre of the book
words2,000 words or less
simultaneousunknown

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Haven Spec Magazine
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sectionspeculative
pay8 cents per word for original fiction; $20 per original poem
windowOctober 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026*
feenone stated
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window noteAcolyte 2026-10-19: Call for Fiction, October 2026 (Limited Demographic Window) active, Start Date 10/1/2026, Deadline 11/1/2026 (Call for Poetry, October 2026 also listed). October is reserved for authors of color, LGBTQIA+ writers, and other underrepresented groups. November: General Submissions Window; December: Closed.
pay whenunknown
genrescience fiction, fantasy, speculative horror, and weird; also poetry
wordsfiction 5000 words (sweet spot 1000-4000); poetry five poems in one file
simultaneousyes (Simultaneous submissions are fine, but please no multiple submissions for fiction)
flagOctober window is a Limited Demographic Window (authors of color, LGBTQIA+, other underrepresented groups only); general submissions open in November. Non-fiction currently closed.

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The Foster Poetry Prize 2026 (Contemporary Verse 2)
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sectionpoetry
payThe Foster Poetry Prize awards $1000 and publication in CV2 to the author of the winning poem. Cash prizes and publication in CV2 are awarded to second and third place, as well as an honourable mention. Winning pieces published in CV2, with authors paid for publication (amounts for 2nd/3rd/honourable mention and the publication payment are not stated).
window— - November 1, 2026*
fee$35 (first entry, includes 1-year subscription), $20 (subsequent entries). US subscription term 9 months (3 issues); international 3 months (1 issue).
verified2026-10-26
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window noteDeadline for all entries: November 1st, 2026 (Submittable Ends 2026-11-02 06:00Z). Early Bird Deadline October 1st, 2026 (extra poem free) has passed. Results on CV2 website in January 2027.
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genrepoetry; emerging poets (no full-length poetry book; chapbooks fine)
words1-2 poems, not to exceed 80 lines total; Early Bird third poem must not be longer than 28 lines. Stanza breaks, titles, and subheadings do not count as lines.
simultaneousno ("Each piece must be original, unpublished, not submitted elsewhere for publication or broadcast, nor accepted elsewhere for publication or broadcast, nor entered simultaneously in any other contest or competition for which it is also eligible to win a prize.")
flagcv2.ca is a parked domain registrar page (not the magazine). This row uses CV2 Submittable as the official contest page. 2nd/3rd/honourable-mention cash amounts are not stated on the form.

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Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2026/27
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sectionshort-story
paywinner cash prize of £3000; shortlisted authors each £200; longlisted authors £50 of bookshop vouchers (not cash) plus a 4-book subscription
window— - November 8, 2026*
fee£11 per story (200 free entries for low-earners, first come first served, via info@galleybeggar.co.uk)
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window notemidnight of the evening of 8 November 2026 (UK time). Longlist 22 February 2027; shortlist 15 March 2027; winner 29 March 2027. Enter page has live upload/payment form.
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genreoriginal fiction in English
wordsno longer than 6,000 words
simultaneousunknown
flagPreviously published stories (online or in print) are not eligible (T&C).

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Debutiful Short Story Contest
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sectionshort-story
paytwo first-place winners $100 each; two second-place winners $50 each; plus publication on Debutiful’s website and Substack
windowAugust 17, 2026 - November 13, 2026*
feenone ("This is free to enter.")
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window note12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time, or until 500 submissions are received
pay whenunknown
genreshort fiction (no theme)
wordsone short story of fiction between 3,000 and 6,000 words
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify Debutiful immediately if your story is accepted for publication elsewhere.")
flagOpen to U.S.-based writers only; closes early once 500 submissions are received.

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Narrative Magazine Fall 2026 Story Contest
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sectionshort-story
payFirst Prize is $2,500, Second Prize is $1,000, Third Prize is $500, and up to ten finalists will receive $100 each
window— - November 13, 2026*
fee$27 for each entry ("There is a $27 fee for each entry. With your entry, you’ll receive three months of complimentary access to Narrative Backstage.")
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window noteNovember 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. Contest page Click here to submit goes to /submit-your-work (login hub). Fee $27 per entry.
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genreshort shorts, short stories, essays, memoirs, photo essays, graphic stories, literary nonfiction, excerpts from longer fiction or nonfiction
wordsno longer than 15,000 words
simultaneousunknown

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Glitz Literary Club & Sabre and Quill Story Writing Competition 2026
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sectionshort-story
pay1st Place : Rs 11000/-; 2nd Place : Rs 3000/-; 3rd Place : Rs 1000/-
window— - November 14, 2026*
feenone ("Free entry for all participants.")
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window noteSubmission Deadline : 14 November 2026. Winners Announced : 24 December 2026. Free entry; Indian citizens 16+; submit to pankajbpl57@gmail.com.
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genreany theme (adventure, mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, or a heartfelt real-life story)
words2000 - 2500 words
simultaneousunknown
flagIndian citizens 16+ only. Submit to pankajbpl57@gmail.com (not the contact email sabreandquill@gmail.com). Terms: "Copyright and Publication will solely be with Sabre and Quill publications." Late submissions only with special permission.

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Moonstone Annual Chapbook Contest 2026
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pay$500 cash prize; Publication and 25 copies of the book; Promotion on our website; Reading at one of our venues in Philadelphia (or virtual reading, if preferred)
windowJune 7, 2026 - November 14, 2026*
fee$20 non-refundable readers fee
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window noteSubmittable 2026-10-19: Submissions open June 7, 2026 to November 14, 2026 (Ends on 2026-11-15 05:00Z = Nov 14 11:59 PM Eastern). Deadline extended from the earlier November 1 date. $20 fee; $500 prize.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry chapbook
wordsabout thirty-five pages of poetry; thirty-five lines equal one page
simultaneouspermitted ("Simultaneous submissions to other publishers or contests are permitted so long as you promptly notify Moonstone Press if the manuscript is accepted elsewhere.")
flagIndividual poems may have been previously published; work as a whole must be new. Name should not appear on the manuscript itself.

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2026 Nightboat Books Poetry Prize
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sectionpoetry
payThe winning poet(s) receives a $1,200 advance, a standard royalty contract, and 25 free copies of the published book.
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - November 15, 2026*
fee$28 entry fee (25 fee waivers first-come-first-served; nightboat.org: This year’s fee waivers have all already been claimed)
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window noteSubmissions open September 1–November 15, 2026. Submittable live 2026 Nightboat Poetry Prize: ENTRY FEE $28; DEADLINE November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST (Ends on ISO 2026-11-16); SUBMIT control present. Winner(s) announced by April 2027. Source page: We offer 25 fee waivers… This year’s fee waivers have all already been claimed.
pay whenunknown
genrefull-length poetry manuscript
wordsMinimum of 48 pages, paginated, no more than one poem per page
simultaneousacceptable ("Simultaneous submissions are acceptable. Please notify Nightboat Books immediately if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere.")
flagAll 25 fee waivers have already been claimed (nightboat.org/poetry-prize).

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C.D. Wright Emerging Poet's Prize 2026 (The Arkansas International)
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sectionpoetry
payThe winner receives $1000 and publication in the Arkansas International
windowOctober 5, 2026 - November 15, 2026*
fee$20 per entry
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window note"SUBMISSIONS OPEN: October 5 - November 15th". Submittable Ends on 2026-11-16 06:00:00Z (end of Nov 15 Central). Judged blind.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry originally written in English; open to poets who haven't yet published a full-length poetry book and have no book forthcoming before December 31st, 2026 (chapbooks allowed); judge Shane McCrae
words3-5 poems, a total of no more than 6 pages, single .doc or .docx
simultaneousunknown

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CRAFT 2026 Short Fiction Prize
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sectionshort-story
payWinner $2,500 + online publication; 2nd $500; 3rd $300 ("$3,300 Awarded"); all winners get guest-judge introduction + author's note
windowSeptember 15, 2026 - November 15, 2026*
fee$20 entry fee per submission; free category for historically marginalized writers was capped at fifty — page now says 'The submission cap has been met.'
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window noteOpens September 15 and closes November 15, 2026. Results announced in March; finalists published April 2027.
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genreshort fiction (literary; open to a variety of genres and styles); Guest Judge Jess Row
words1,000 to 5,000 words (no flash or poetry)
simultaneousyes ("We allow multiple and simultaneous submissions"; withdraw if accepted elsewhere)

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Hidden Villains: Enigma (Inkd Publishing)
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pay$10 + Royalty share of Draft to Digital “D2D” sales; one complimentary printed copy shipped to the US only
windowAugust 1, 2026 - November 15, 2026*
feenone ("Submission Cost: Free")
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window noteSubmission Period: August 1, 2026, to November 15, 2026. Timeline also: Submissions close: Nov 15th, 2026.
pay whenunknown
genreFantasy, Science Fiction; hidden villain plus an enigma/mystery/puzzle/riddle/secret
words2,000 to 6,000 words
simultaneousno ("no simultaneous submissions")

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LitMag's Emily Dickinson Award for Poetry (2026)
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payFirst Prize: $1,500 + publication in LitMag + agency review. Finalists: Three finalists will receive $100 each.
window— - November 15, 2026*
feeContest Fee: $20
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window noteDeadline: November 15, 2026. Submittable Ends on 2026-11-16 (ISO); Continue control present. Contest fee $20.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry
words1 to 3 poems in one Word document
simultaneousyes (litmag.com/submit: "Yes, of course. But please withdraw your submission immediately via Submittable if another publication beats us to your work.")
flaglitmag.com/submit Dickinson block still says "Results will be posted August 2026" (already past) while stating the contest is open; the Submittable 2026 form is live with a November 15, 2026 deadline.

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Merrow (Iron Faerie Publishing)
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sectionthemed
pay40% of royalties split between all authors within the anthology for one year from the date of publication
window— - November 15, 2026*
feenone (submission guide: "you will never pay to have your work published with us")
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window noteDeadline: 15 November 2026 (open-calls page; previously listed 28 October). Closes midnight AWST unless filled early. Email ironfaeriepublishing@yahoo.com.
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genreFantasy, Horror and Speculative Fiction; tales of mermaids, merfolk, and the rich mythology of the sea
words500 – 2500 words
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous Submissions: No" / "We DO NOT ACCEPT simultaneous submissions.")
flagRequires social-media presence per submission guide.

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The SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest 2026
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sectionflash
payGrand Prize $1000; Second Place $500; Third Place $300; Finalists $150; all published in the December 2026 issue
window— - November 15, 2026*
fee$14 for two micros / $23 for up to four micros
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window noteSubmittable Ends on 2026-11-16 05:00:00Z (midnight Eastern, end of Nov 15). Up-to-4 form: https://smokelong.submittable.com/submit/363778/the-smokelong-grand-micro-contest-2026-up-to-4-micros. Free-entry request offer ended August 20, 2026. Prizes paid via PayPal or Zelle.
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genremicro narratives (fiction, non-fiction, hybrid that lean poetic; no lineated poetry); previously published micros considered; translations welcome
words250 words or fewer for each micro (excluding title); 2 micros per entry (separate up-to-4 form), all in one document
simultaneousconsidered (withdraw immediately if accepted elsewhere)

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Fractured and Fused Prize
Open
sectionflash
payWinner $3,000 + publication; 2nd $300; 3rd $200 (contest labeled Prize $3500); all entries considered for publication
windowSeptember 21, 2026 - November 22, 2026*
fee$20 reading fee per entry; free for historically marginalized writers until cap of twenty-five free submissions
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window noteSubmissions open from September 21, 2026, to November 22, 2026. Shortlist within twelve to fourteen weeks of close.
pay whenunknown
genreflash fiction; Guest Judge Richard Mirabella
wordsup to two stories ≤1,000 words each per entry (single document)
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are okay"; notify/withdraw if placed elsewhere)

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Daybreak (Iron Faerie Publishing)
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sectionthemed
pay40% of royalties split between all authors within the anthology for one year from the date of publication
window— - November 28, 2026*
feenone (submission guide: "you will never pay to have your work published with us")
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window noteDeadline: 28 November 2026. Closes midnight AWST unless filled early. Email ironfaeriepublishing@yahoo.com with subject ANTHOLOGY NAME – Title – Author Name.
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genreGothic Horror/Paranormal Romance; stories that combine gothic horror and paranormal romance elements
words2,500 – 7,000
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous Submissions: No" / "We DO NOT ACCEPT simultaneous submissions.")
flagRequires social-media presence per submission guide.

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2026 Chad Walsh Chapbook Series (Beloit Poetry Journal)
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sectionchapbook
pay$2500 prize, 50 author copies (perfect bound, full-color cover), and an in-depth editorial consultation
windowOctober 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
fee$20 reading fee per entry; limited fee-free entries for hardship (email bpj@bpj.org)
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window note"Submissions open October 1–November 30, opening and closing at midnight Eastern Time." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-01 05:00:00Z. Results late winter/spring.
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genrepoetry chapbook; open to any poet writing in English, regardless of publication history; no translations or multi-author chapbooks
words20-35 pages of poetry (including the table of contents and acknowledgments page)
simultaneousyes ("We welcome simultaneous submissions")

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Atomic Age Horror (Black Anchor Publishing)
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pay$0.01 USD per accepted word, plus one complimentary paperback and one eBook
windowOctober 20, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
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window note"Submissions Open: October 20 – November 30, 2026"; "Submission deadline: November 30, 2026". Email submissions@blackanchorpublishing.com, subject ATOMIC AGE HORROR: Story Title. 4 × 6-inch pocket paperback anthology; title and date TBA.
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genreAtomic Age horror, including pulp and science-fiction horror inspired by the fears, paranoia and pulp literature of the 1950s and 1960s; authors 18+; no AI-generated fiction, fanfiction, erotica, pornography, sexual violence
words1,500 words maximum (firm limit); multiple submissions accepted, submit each separately
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous submissions: Not accepted")
flagNo web form: email submissions@blackanchorpublishing.com with subject "ATOMIC AGE HORROR: Story Title".

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Fish Short Story Prize 2026 (Fish Publishing)
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pay1st: €3,000 plus 3 day Short Story Workshop at the West Cork Literary Festival (July 2027); 2nd: €300; 3rd: €300; 7 Honourable Mentions €200 each; top ten stories published in the FISH ANTHOLOGY 2027
window— - November 30, 2026*
fee€24 online / €16 subsequent entries (post €26 / €18); optional critique €65
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window noteSummary: Open. Closes: 30 Nov '26. Results: 17 March '27. Anthology published July '27. Online entry (login) or post.
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genreshort story; no restriction on theme or style; any nationality writing in English; judge Ciara McEllin (Literary Agent at Watson, Little Ltd)
words5,000 words maximum
simultaneousunknown

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Hobbyhorse Issue 1: Obsession
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payOriginals 0-3500 words @ 0.02/word; Reprints 0-3500 words @ 0.01/word; Originals 3500-5000 words @ $70/piece; Reprints 3500-5000 words @ $35/piece
window— - November 30, 2026*
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window note"Hobbyhorse issue 1 Theme: Obsession OPEN Closes Nov 30th, 2026". Homepage: COMING JAN 2027. One piece at a time (no multiple submissions).
pay whenupon contract, via PayPal (USD)
genrefiction (speculative and weird welcome; not pulp action) and creative nonfiction on the theme Obsession; queer/trans publication; no AI at any stage; originals and reprints
wordsup to 5,000 words (pay tiers 0-3500 and 3500-5000 words)
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are welcome! Encouraged, even!")
flagNo web form: email editor.hobbyhorse[AT]gmail.com with subject "Submission, [title], [last name]".

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LitMag's Anton Chekhov Award for Flash Fiction (2026)
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payFirst Prize: $1,250 + publication in LitMag + agency review; three finalists will receive $100 each
window— - November 30, 2026*
feeContest Fee: $18 per story
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window note"Deadline: November 30, 2026". Submittable Ends on 2026-12-01 05:00:00Z (end of Nov 30 Eastern). litmag.com/submit: "The contest is open." Results announced summer 2027.
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genreflash fiction (only previously unpublished short stories); judged by the editors of the magazine
wordsbetween 500 and 1,500 words (Word doc or PDF)
simultaneousyes (litmag.com/submit: "Yes, of course. But please withdraw your submission immediately via Submittable if another publication beats us to your work.")

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Mani Lit Fest Short Story Competition 2026
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payFirst Prize: €100; Second Prize: €50
window— - November 30, 2026*
feenone ("The competition is free to enter, one entry per person.")
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window noteClosing Date: 30th November 2026. Send to manilitfest@yahoo.com. Free; one entry per person.
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genreshort story; theme: Secrets (interpret freely)
wordsbetween 1000 and 2000 words
simultaneousunknown
flagPrize form: page lists First Prize €100 / Second €50 but says prizes are given as book tokens if available, otherwise paid into a bank account.

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Museum as Muse (The Arkansas International special feature)
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payAll contributors will be paid a flat fee of $50 per accepted piece, plus a one-year digital subscription
windowOctober 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
fee$4 (fee waivers for those identifying as BIPOC or in need of financial assistance via editor@arkint.org)
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window note"Submissions are open October 1st through November 30th." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-01 06:00:00Z (end of Nov 30 Central). Cover letter must name the artifact title and identifier number.
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genrepoetry, fiction, non-fiction, or comics (translations, flash, and shorter fiction welcome) inspired by an artifact in the University of Arkansas Museum collections; special online feature in spring 2027
wordsprose no more than 8,000 words; poetry in a single document
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are welcome, provided we are notified")

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Noncorporeal V: Disquiet (Inkd Publishing)
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pay$10 + Royalty Share of D2D sales; percent of the Kickstarter; US authors one complimentary paperback
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
feenone ("Submission Cost: Free")
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window noteSubmission Period: September 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
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genrespooky / incorporeal (not primarily horror); at least one paranormal entity with no material existence; Sci-Fi or Fantasy welcome but not expected to be the bulk
words2,000 to 6,000 words
simultaneousno ("no simultaneous submissions")

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Plenitude Magazine
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sectionpoetry
payPoetry $60/poem CAD; Prose (Fiction/CNF) $125/story CAD; Genre Bender $100 CAD
windowAugust 31, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
feenone for Canadian writers; $3 CAD for US/international categories
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window noteSubmittable: Aug 31–Nov 30 (closed December); monthly caps for US/intl
pay whenupon publication (cheque CAD / PayPal for US-intl)
genreLGBTQ2S+ poetry, fiction, CNF, genre bender (by LGBTQ2S+ writers)
wordsfiction/CNF max 5,000 words; poetry up to five pages
simultaneousyes
flagClosed in December for holidays; Genre Bender is for Canadian writers only; one category per writer per calendar year.

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The Haiku Shack Magazine (Issue 9: Night)
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sectionhaiku
payfive (5) favorite submissions will receive $5 (minus fees) each + a PDF copy; other writers receive a PDF copy only
window— - November 30, 2026*
feenone ("Fee: $0.")
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window noteSubmission deadline for issue 9: November 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST) or whenever a total of 50 accepted stories / poems has been reached. Number of spots remaining: 50.
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genrevery short poetry (including haiku) and microfiction; theme “Night” plus a magazine photograph
wordsMaximum number of words per piece: 100. Up to 3 pieces under 50 words, or up to 2 pieces 50–100 words (Tiers 2–3 members up to 6)
simultaneousno ("No simultaneous submissions, please!")
flagNot all contributors are paid: only the five favorite submissions receive $5 (minus fees); others get a PDF copy.

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After the End Poetry Competition 2026
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pay1st: £200; 2nd: £100; 3rd: £100
window— - December 1, 2026*
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window note"DEADLINE: 1st December, 2026". Announced 01 October 2026; winners announced 1 February 2027. Submit online via the University of Oxford online survey form.
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genrepoetry (or spoken word video under 3 minutes) on "after the end": temporal, ethical, social or emotional dimensions of endings; open internationally, with a category for under 18s; with the National Poetry Centre
wordsone poem of up to 40 lines; one entry per poet
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Helia Lit Fiction Contest 2026: Poetics of Nature
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pay1st: $200; 2nd: $75; 3rd: $75; winners published in Helia Lit's physical annual anthology with a free copy
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026*
fee$15 per story
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window note"Submission Period: September 1 - December 1"; "Closes: December 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PST." Entry and payment via the ENTER THE CONTEST form.
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genreshort fiction on the theme Poetics of Nature; English; writers 18+; no AI
words5,000 words or less; no limit on entries
simultaneousno ("No simultaneous submissions allowed.")

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Helia Lit Poetry Contest 2026: Season of the Witch
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sectionthemed
pay1st: $200; 2nd: $75; 3rd: $75; winners published in Helia Lit's physical annual anthology with a free copy
windowOctober 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026*
fee$15 per poem
verified2026-10-26
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window note"Submission Period: October 1 - December 1"; "Closes: December 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PST." Rules list also says "Opens: October 2, 2026". Entry and payment via the ENTER THE CONTEST form.
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genrepoetry on the theme Season of the Witch (magic and witches, literal or metaphorical); English; writers 18+; no AI
wordsone poem per entry; no limit on entries
simultaneousno ("No simultaneous submissions allowed.")

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The Fiddlehead 2026 Poetry Contest (Ralph Gustafson Prize for Best Poem)
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sectionpoetry
pay$2,000 CAD for Best Poem
window— - December 1, 2026*
feeCanada: $35 CAD first entry, $10 CAD additional; outside Canada: $50 CAD (approx. $40 USD) first entry, $10 CAD additional; first entry includes a one-year subscription
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window note"This year's contest deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (postmarked for mailed entries and 11:59 pm Pacific Time for Submittable entries)." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-02 08:00:00Z. Rules text elsewhere says Atlantic Standard Time. Mail or Submittable.
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genrepoetry; original and unpublished; no AI; judges Farah Ghafoor, Fawn Parker, Patricia Young
wordsone entry is up to 3 poems, no more than 100 lines per poem including blank lines
simultaneousno ("No simultaneous submissions")

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Palette Poetry 2026 Ouroboros Prize
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sectionpoetry
payThe winner will receive $3,000; second and third place will receive $300 and $200 ($3,500 awarded)
windowOctober 5, 2026 - December 6, 2026*
fee$20 reading fee per submission (the free category for historically marginalized groups is now closed); optional editorial feedback $59 / $149
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window note"October 5, 2026 – December 6, 2026"; "This contest closes December 6, 2026." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-07 08:00:00Z (end of Dec 6 Pacific).
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry about cycles (life and death, the seasons, beginnings and ends of relationships; time, aging, resurrection); judge Richard Siken; open internationally to poets writing in English
wordsno more than three poems and under ten pages, in ONE document
simultaneousyes ("We accept simultaneous submissions")

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ROMP Over the Board Poetry Contest
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sectionpoetry
payNo Entry Fee, Cash Prizes in three categories: 1st = $100 2nd = $75 3rd = $50
window— - December 12, 2026*
feeNo Entry Fee
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window noteDEADLINE for ENTRIES: Dec. 12, 2026. Poems can be submitted at any time but must be postmarked or hand-delivered by Dec. 12, 2026. Email or postal; US residents only. No entry fee; cash prizes.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry celebrating chess; ages 8-12, 13-17, and 18 and over
wordsunknown
simultaneousunknown
flagUS residents only. Name/identifying information must not be on the poem itself. Art contest on the same page is not this row.

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2026 Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize
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sectionshort-story
payThree cowinners each receive $1,000, online publication, and a forty-five-minute consultation with a literary agent at Fuse Literary ($3000 awarded)
windowOctober 15, 2026 - December 13, 2026*
fee$20 reading fee per entry; separate free category for historically marginalized groups (closes after 25 submissions)
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window note"We invite writers to submit to the 2026 Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize from October 15 to December 13, 2026." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-14 08:00:00Z (end of Dec 13 Pacific). Free category: https://uncharted.submittable.com/submit/370354/2026-uncharted-magazine-novel-excerpt-prize-judged-by-liz-shipton-3000-award
pay whenunknown
genrenovel excerpts (fiction) from an unpublished novel in progress (the full novel does not need to be completed); any genre; guest judge Liz Shipton
words1,001–5,000 words per entry
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are okay—please notify us and withdraw")

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Frontier Poetry 2026 Devotion & Divination Prize
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sectionpoetry
payFirst place $3,000 and publication; second $300; third $200, with publication
windowOctober 12, 2026 - December 13, 2026*
fee$20 per submission; free category for historically marginalized poets (cap of fifty) is no longer listed on Submittable
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window note"Submissions open October 12 and close December 13, 2026." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-14 08:00Z (= Dec 13, 11:59 PM Pacific). Guest Judge Hala Alyan.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry; spirituality and the supernatural (new and emerging poets with no more than one full-length poetry book published or forthcoming)
wordsup to three poems, no more than five pages
simultaneousyes ("We welcome simultaneous submissions")

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AGNI
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sectionpoetry
pay$50 per page for accepted poetry (50% more for translations), up to a maximum of $300. Year’s subscription to AGNI; print contributors receive two copies of the issue.
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 15, 2026*
fee$3 through the online portal; no fee for paper submissions; fee waivers by contact
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window noteSeptember 1st through December 15th (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time), and again from January 15th through May 31st. Do not mail in June, July, or August. Subfolio portal at agni.subfolios.com/submit (JS app shell; guidelines page is source of reading-period facts).
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genrepoetry (also fiction, nonfiction, hybrid on the same guidelines page)
wordsup to five poems at a time; no hard-and-fast length limit; submit only once per reading period
simultaneousAccepted

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Center for Book Arts 2027 Chapbook Contest
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sectionchapbook
paywinner: ten copies, a $500 honorarium, a $500 stipend to participate in a competition reading public program, a week-long stay at Millay Arts during Wintertide Rustic Retreat (valued at $480), plus copies of the guest judge chapbook and runners-up broadsides. Two runners up: ten copies of their limited-edition broadside, a $250 honorarium to participate in the competition reading, plus copies of the winner’s and guest judge’s chapbooks.
window— - December 15, 2026*
feeApplication Fee: $30 (Application Fee Waiver window October 1–October 15, 2026 has passed)
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window noteby December 15, 2026. Submittable Ends on 2026-12-16 (ISO); Continue control present. Guest Judge in May 2027. Fee waiver Oct 1–Oct 15, 2026. Application Fee $30.
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genrepoetry chapbook (collection, sequence, or single long poem)
wordsdoes not exceed 450 lines or 21 pages (title/acknowledgements not in the limit)
simultaneousyes ("we accept simultaneous submissions, but if your work is accepted elsewhere, we ask you to let us know as soon as possible")
flagText manuscripts only; no visual poems or illustrated manuscripts at this time.

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Waxen
Open
sectionspeculative
pay50 USD one-time (US contributors also get first-edition contributor copy)
window— - December 15, 2026*
feenone (not stated)
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window noteRolling email submissions; volume deadlines: Fall September 15 | releases November 1; Winter December 15 | releases February 1; Spring March 15; Summer June 15. No closed notice on page; current target is the Winter volume (December 15).
pay whenunknown
genreweird, experimental, and literary horror (short fiction; art also)
wordsshort fiction does not exceed 5,000 words
simultaneousyes (FAQ: "Yes, we do accept simultaneous submissions")
flagNo rejection emails are sent.

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Hawthorn & Ash (Iron Faerie Publishing)
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sectionflash
pay0.01c per word (between $1AUD and $5AUD)
windowJanuary 15, 2026 - December 18, 2026*
feenone (submission guide: "you will never pay to have your work published with us")
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window noteSubmissions are accepted every year from January 15 – December 18 (11:59pm AWST; UTC+08:00). Email ironfaeriepublishing@yahoo.com; subject Hawthorn & Ash – [Story Title] – [Author Name].
pay whenunknown
genreFantasy, Speculative Fiction and Horror short stories; No Science Fiction; Briar & Bracken (Hawthorn & Ash Vol 8, 2026)
wordsBetween 100 and 500 words, excluding title (Maximum of 1 500 word story and 5 drabbles per author)
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous Submissions : No")

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Midsummer Nights (Iron Faerie Publishing)
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sectionthemed
pay0.01c per word (between $7.50AUD and $15AUD)
windowJanuary 15, 2026 - December 18, 2026*
feenone (submission guide: "you will never pay to have your work published with us")
verified2026-10-26
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window noteSubmissions are accepted every year from January 15 – December 18 (11:59pm AWST; UTC+08:00). Email ironfaeriepublishing@yahoo.com; subject Midsummer Nights – [Story Title] – [Author Name]. Reprints: Yes. Multiple submissions: Yes (separate attachments).
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genreFantasy, Speculative Fiction and Horror short stories centered around the work of Shakespeare
words750 words to 1500 words excluding title (Maximum of 1 story per author)
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous Submissions : No")
flagRequires social-media presence per submission guide.

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NUNUM
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sectionflash
pay$20 (CDN) upon acceptance (Submittable: payment is $20 for both flash fiction and art, excluding Done in a Hundred and Opolis anthologies)
window— - December 21, 2026*
fee$3 (USD) (Winter 2026 Issue - Flash Fiction form)
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window noteSubmittable: NUNUM's Winter 2026 Issue - Flash Fiction ($3) Ends on Dec 21, 2026 11:59 PM (2026-12-22 05:00Z, adjust-midnight). Also live: Winter Visual Art (Ends Dec 23), Feedback + 3 Day Response ($20) and Done in a Hundred / Opolis anthology forms (Ends Oct 31, 2026).
pay whenupon acceptance
genreflash fiction
words500 words max
simultaneousyes (Simultaneous Submissions no worries, just let us know)
flagDone in a Hundred and Opolis anthology forms on the same Submittable are excluded from the $20 payment (digital contributor copies only).

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The Ex-Puritan
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sectionshort-story
payCAD $150 per work of fiction; CAD $50 per poem or CAD $100 per poet if multiple poems accepted; CAD $200 per essay; CAD $50+ experimental/hybrid (rates updated as of Fall 2023; page states payment in CAD)
window— - December 25, 2026*
feenone for regular submissions ("Regular submissions to the magazine are free of charge"); optional tip categories appear on Submittable; Austin Clarke Prize is a separate $20 contest
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window noteWinter 2027 categories live on Submittable, Ends on 2026-12-26 05:00Z (= Dec 25, 11:59 PM Eastern); fiction text 'Open until December 25.' Free categories can hit monthly cap and reopen on the 1st; $3 fee categories also offered.
pay whenunknown
genrefiction; poetry; essays; experimental/hybrid
wordsfiction 1,000–10,000 words (no flash under 1,000, no novel excerpts); essays up to 5,000 words; poetry up to four poems; interviews ~3,500 words (Submittable category text)
simultaneousyes ("We are open to simultaneous submissions for all regular submission categories")
flagFree categories are capped monthly (reopen on the 1st); $3 fee categories stay open. Payment only in CAD via e-transfer, PayPal or Canadian cheque.

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Arcanum Magicka (Inkd Publishing)
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pay$10 plus Royalty share of D2D sales; US authors one complimentary printed copy (other shipping at Inkd discretion)
windowSeptember 15, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
feenone ("Submission Cost: Free")
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window noteSubmission Period: September 15, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Timeline: Submissions close Dec 2026; Acceptance/Rejection Jan 2027; Published April 2027.
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genreSpeculative fiction, fantasy; theme Arcanum Magicka — magic in all its forms (engaging characters and solid ending over extensive worldbuilding)
words2,000 to 6,000 words
simultaneousno ("no simultaneous submissions")

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Cheat Code (Slashic Horror Press)
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pay$25USD + paperback + ebook
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
feeunknown
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window noteSeptember 1, 2026—December 31, 2026. Looking to publish: October 15, 2027. Email slashichorrorpress@gmail.com subject SURNAME—TITLE—CHEAT CODE.
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genrequeer horror about video games (nostalgic 90s / fifth-generation consoles); must be firmly horror; no poetry, fantasy, or romantasy
wordsno minimum. 8K maximum (no exceptions)
simultaneousunknown
flagMust be queer-focused. Page header still reads OPENING SOON above Cheat Code although the stated window is September 1, 2026—December 31, 2026.

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Chestnut Review
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sectionflash
payUS $120 per piece
windowOctober 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
feenone stated on the Flash block (Prose category on the same page is $5; Poetry lists free submissions)
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window noteSubmittable reading periods: Oct 1-Dec 31: reading for Spring Issue (April 15th release). Flash form live with Submit 2026-10-19 (no Ends-on date).
pay whenon publication (delivered on publication)
genreflash fiction and flash creative nonfiction
wordsone piece of up to 1000 words
simultaneousyes (Simultaneous submissions are encouraged)

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LitMag's Virginia Woolf Award for Fiction (2026)
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sectionshort-story
payFirst Prize: $2,500, publication in LitMag and agency review; three finalists will receive $100 each
window— - December 31, 2026*
feeContest Fee: $25 per story
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window note"Deadline: December 31, 2026". Submittable Ends on 2027-01-01 05:00:00Z (end of Dec 31 Eastern). litmag.com/submit: "The contest is open." Results announced summer 2027.
pay whenunknown
genreshort fiction (only previously unpublished short stories); judged by the editors of the magazine
wordsshort stories between 3,000 and 8,000 words (Word doc or PDF)
simultaneousyes (litmag.com/submit: "Yes, of course. But please withdraw your submission immediately via Submittable if another publication beats us to your work.")

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The 2026 Society of Classical Poets International Poetry Competition
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sectionpoetry
payFirst Prize: $2,000. Publication on the Society’s website and Journal. High School Prize: $250 (separate details page).
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
fee$20 (The fee comes with a free subscription to our monthly e-Newsletter.)
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window noteDecember 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Winners announced February 1, 2027. Annual submission dates Sept. 1 – Dec. 31. Pay fee then email Word or body to submissions@classicalpoets.org. Body: submit up to five poems.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry (metered; rhyme encouraged but not required)
wordsnot more than 108 lines; one poem per entry; up to five poems total
simultaneousaccepted ("Simultaneous submissions are accepted.")
flagPoems should be written in 2026 (previously published poems allowed). Pay the PayPal fee first, then email the entry.

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The Moth Poetry Prize 2026
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sectionpoetry
pay1st prize €6,000; 3 runner-up prizes of €1,000; 8 commended prizes of €250; the four shortlisted poems published in the Irish Times online
windowOctober 3, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
fee€17 per poem
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window noteAbout page: "PRIZE 2026 IS NOW OPEN". T&C: opens on 3 October; closing 11:59pm (GMT Ireland time) 31 December. Shortlist March; winner announced April. Online or postal entry (the poetry page's ENTER button points to this shared entry page).
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genrepoetry; individual original, previously unpublished poems on any subject, in English; open to anyone over 16; judge Diane Seuss
wordsno line limit (poems can be any length; collections not acceptable)
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions accepted.")

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We're Here: The Best Queer Speculative Fiction 2026 (Neon Hemlock)
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sectionspeculative
pay$0.01/word
window— - December 31, 2026*
feenone
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window noteReprint submissions from 2026 only. Submissions close December 31st 2026.
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genrequeer speculative fiction (reprints from 2026 only)
wordsunder 17,500 words (stories published in 2026)
simultaneousunknown
flagReprints only (stories first published in 2026).

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2027 Rattle Chapbook Prize
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sectionchapbook
payEvery year, three winners will receive: $5,000. 500 copies. Distribution to Rattle’s 11,000+ subscribers. Submittable: Three winners receive $5,000 and 500 author copies, also distributed to all of Rattle's 10,000+ subscribers. At least one winner will be a poet who has not yet professionally published a full-length book of poetry (more than 48 pages) at the time of submission.
window— - January 15, 2027*
fee$30 entry fee is a one-year subscription to Rattle (international entries receive a 3/4 subscription / three mailings)
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window noteDEADLINE: January 15, 2027 (11:59 p.m. EST). Submittable Ends on 2027-01-16 (ISO); Submit to 2027 Rattle Chapbook Prize live ($30). Winners announced April 15, 2027 per chapbook page.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry chapbook
words15 - 30 pages of poetry, not including table of contents or acknowledgments
simultaneousallowed ("Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please withdraw the submission immediately should the manuscript be accepted elsewhere.")
flagChapbook page says 11,000+ subscribers; Submittable guidelines say 10,000+ subscribers.

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Curses, Confusions, & Rebukes: An Anthology of Jewish Horror
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sectionthemed
paya copy of the anthology and an even split of profits earned from prerelease fundraising and post-release sales
window— - February 1, 2027*
feeunknown
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window noteWindow closes February 1st, 2027. Published in print and digital on Purim of 2027.
pay whenunknown
genreJewish horror; some element of Jewish culture or tradition must be present and relevant; poetry also accepted; open to anyone of Jewish background or affiliation
wordsno word limit; ten thousand words is a soft upper edge
simultaneousyes (page general guidelines: "Simultaneous and multiple submissions welcomed.")
flagPay is profit-share, not a stated flat cash amount. Guest-edited by Benjamin Hooper. Library states a stance in favor of Palestinian independence on this call. Email dionysianpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

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Smite: An Anthology of Women's Rage (Inkd Publishing)
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sectionthemed
pay$10 token and an equal payment share from the sales on the distributor platform (Royalty Share of D2D sales), plus a potential percentage of the Kickstarter if stretch goals are met
windowOctober 15, 2026 - February 15, 2027*
feenone (Submission Cost: Free)
verified2026-10-26
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window note"Submission Period: October 15, 2026 to February 15, 2027". Google Form linked as "Submit Here" on the submissions page (form returns HTTP 401 to direct fetch). Projected publication June 2027.
pay whenunknown
genrespeculative spectrum (science fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism and beyond) about women's rage; horror, vigilante, survival; no infanticide, rape, or gratuitous gore; no AI
words2,000 to 5,000 words; 1 per author
simultaneousno ("no simultaneous submissions, no reprints")

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Fish Flash Fiction Prize 2027 (Fish Publishing)
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sectionflash
pay1st: €1,000; 2nd: Online Writing Course; 3rd: Online Writing Course; top ten stories published in the FISH ANTHOLOGY 2027
window— - February 28, 2027*
fee€16 online / €11 subsequent entries (post €19 / €11); optional critique €45
verified2026-10-26
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window noteSummary: Open. Closes: 28 Feb '27. Results: 18 April '27. Anthology published July '27. Online entry (login) or post.
pay whenunknown
genreflash fiction; no restriction on theme or style; any nationality writing in English; judge Jeremy Desmon
words300 words maximum (title not included)
simultaneousunknown

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Fish Haiku Prize 2027 (Fish Publishing)
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sectionhaiku
pay1st prize €300; 2nd: Writing Course online; 3rd: Writing Course online; the 10 winning haiku published in the Fish Anthology 2027
window— - April 15, 2027*
fee€5 per entry
verified2026-10-26
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window noteSummary: Open. Closes: 15 April '27. Results: 18 May '27. Anthology published July '27. Online entry (login).
pay whenunknown
genrehaiku; senryu; any nationality writing in English; judge Mary-Jane Holmes
words20 words (+ title of 3 words max); enter as many as you like
simultaneousunknown

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Bridport Prize 2027: Flash Fiction
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sectionflash
pay1st: £1,000; 2nd: £500; 3rd: £250; Highly Commended 5 x £100; publication in the Bridport Prize Anthology
window— - May 31, 2027*
fee£12 per flash fiction
verified2026-10-26
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window note"The deadline date for entries is 23:59 (UK time) on 31 May 2027." Submittable form Ends on 2027-05-31 23:00:00Z and is live now. Homepage copy: "The 2027 competition opens on 15 November 2026."
pay whenunknown
genreflash fiction, any subject; writers of any nationality writing in English aged 16+; anonymous judging
words250 words maximum (title not counted); no limit on number of entries
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are allowed but will become ineligible should they win a prize elsewhere, be published...")
flagStart date conflict: bridportprize.org.uk says the 2027 competition opens on 15 November 2026, but the Submittable entry form is already live.

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Bridport Prize 2027: Poetry
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sectionpoetry
pay1st: £5,000; 2nd: £1,000; 3rd: £500; ten Highly Commended £100 each; publication in the Bridport Prize Anthology
window— - May 31, 2027*
fee£13 per entry
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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window noteDeadline 31 May 2027, 23:59 BST. Submittable form Ends on 2027-05-31 23:00:00Z and is live now. Homepage copy: "The 2027 competition opens on 15 November 2026."
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry, any subject, all forms; writers aged 16+ worldwide; judge Anthony Anaxagorou; anonymous judging
words42 lines maximum (titles, dedications and blank lines not counted); multiple entries allowed, each paid separately
simultaneousyes (FAQ: allowed, but withdraw immediately if it wins elsewhere)
flagStart date conflict: bridportprize.org.uk says the 2027 competition opens on 15 November 2026, but the Submittable entry form is already live.

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Bridport Prize 2027: Short Story
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sectionshort-story
pay1st: £5,000; 2nd: £1,000; 3rd: £500; ten Highly Commended £100 each; publication in the Bridport Prize Anthology
window— - May 31, 2027*
fee£15 per entry
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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window noteDeadline 31 May 2027, 23:59 BST. Submittable form Ends on 2027-05-31 23:00:00Z and is live now. Homepage copy: "The 2027 competition opens on 15 November 2026."
pay whenunknown
genreshort story, any subject; writers aged 16+ worldwide; judge Manuel Muñoz; anonymous judging
words5,000 words maximum (title not counted); multiple entries allowed, each paid separately
simultaneousyes (FAQ: allowed, but withdraw immediately if it wins elsewhere)
flagStart date conflict: bridportprize.org.uk says the 2027 competition opens on 15 November 2026, but the Submittable entry form is already live.

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Escape Pod
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sectionspeculative
payUSD $0.08 per word for original fiction; USD $100-$175 per story for reprint fiction (length-based; Moksha guidelines also state $100 flat for reprints)
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027*
feenone
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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window noteGuidelines: typically open September–May. Moksha General Submissions: Currently Open; Closes Tuesday, June 1, 2027 3:59 AM (UTC).
pay whenunknown
genrescience fiction short fiction (podcast + text)
wordsoriginal 1,500-6,000 words (sweet spot 2000-4000); reprints 1,500-7,500
simultaneousyes (except other Escape Artists podcasts: PodCastle, PseudoPod, Cast of Wonders, CatsCast)

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Poetry magazine
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sectionpoetry
payAll published work will be compensated with these rates as of our March 2026 issue: Text poems: $500 per poem; Visual poems: $500 per poem; Video poems: $600 per poem; Prose: $400 per published page.
windowSeptember 15, 2026 - June 15, 2027*
feeSubmitting to Poetry is free.
verified2026-10-26
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Details
window notepoetry.submittable.com 2026-09-28: live Submit to Poetry / Translation / Visual Poetry / Video Poems / Prose (Ends on present; category End ISO 2027-06-16). Submissions closed annually June 15–September 15 — reopen after Sept 15. poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/submit: Submitting to Poetry is free.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry; visual poems; video poems; prose for the magazine
wordsunknown (one submission at a time per category)
simultaneousyes ("Poetry is open to simultaneous submissions but let us know immediately if work is accepted elsewhere")

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Analog Science Fiction and Fact
Open
sectionspeculative
pay8–10 cents per word for short fiction; 6 cents per word for serials; 9 cents per word for fact articles; $1 per line for poetry
windowYear-round*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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window noteLive portal lists Fiction/Fact/Poetry New Submission with no close date; submit UI requires JS
pay whenon acceptance
genrescience fiction
wordsshort fiction up to approximately 20,000 words; serials 40,000–80,000 words
simultaneousno ("No simultaneous submissions, please.")

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Asimov's Science Fiction
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sectionspeculative
pay8-10 cents per word for short stories up to 7,500 words, and 8 cents for each word over 7,500; $1 a line for poetry
windowYear-round*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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window noteLive magazinesubmissions portal shows Fiction and Poetry New Submission with no close date
pay whenunknown
genrescience fiction; also borderline fantasy, slipstream, and surreal fiction; poetry
wordsseldom shorter than 1,000 words or longer than 20,000 words; poetry should not exceed 40 lines
simultaneousno ("we do not accept \"simultaneous submissions\" (stories sent at the same time to a publication other than Asimov's)")

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Beneath Ceaseless Skies
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sectionspeculative
pay8 cents US per word for standard acceptances
windowYear-round*
feenone
verified2026-10-26
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window noteNo open/closed calendar on guidelines; recent Slush Updates (e.g. 2026-09-11) show continuous reading.
pay whenafter receipt of the final, line-edited manuscript
genreliterary adventure fantasy (secondary-world)
wordsstrongly prefer under 15,000 words
simultaneousyes (must state in cover letter and notify immediately if accepted elsewhere)

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Clarkesworld Magazine
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sectionspeculative
pay15¢ per word
windowYear-round*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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window noteGuidelines: currently open for art, non-fiction and short story submissions; tracker New Submission present; submit UI requires JS
pay whenunknown
genrescience fiction and fantasy (no horror; dark SF/F permitted)
words1000–22000 words, no exceptions
simultaneousnot permitted

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CRAFT
Open
sectionflash
pay$100 for original flash
windowYear-round.
feenone ("We do not charge submission fees")
verified2026-10-26
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pay whenunknown
genreflash fiction; flash creative nonfiction
wordsup to 1,000 words
simultaneousyes ("We review simultaneous submissions")

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Flash Frog
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sectionflash
pay$25 per story
windowYear-round*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
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window noteexcept January (contest only) and July (ghost story only)
pay whenupon publication
genreflash fiction
words1000 maximum
simultaneousencouraged

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Fractured Lit
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sectionflash
pay$50 original micro; $75 original flash
windowYear-round.
feenone ("we do not charge any submission fees")
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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pay whenunknown
genremicro fiction; flash fiction
wordsmicro 400 words or less; flash 401–1,000 words
simultaneousyes ("We accept simultaneous submissions")

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Frontier Poetry New Voices
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sectionpoetry
pay$50 per poem selected. "We pay new poets $50 per poem selected."
windowYear-round*
feeNew Voices Free – Always a free way to submit. Editorial Letter and Fast Response paid options exist; BIPOC Fast Response listed free.
verified2026-10-26
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window noteAlways open. Always free. New Voices: Frontier Poetry - Free live on frontier.submittable.com. Response time eight to twelve weeks.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry; new and emerging (no more than one full-length published or forthcoming)
wordsno more than ten pages and no more than five poems; one document; no multiple submissions
simultaneousyes ("We accept simultaneous submissions—just please send us a note if your work is picked up elsewhere")

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Haiku Journal
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sectionhaiku
pay$1.50 token per contributor per issue; $10 Editor's Choice
windowYear-round*
feenone ("We do not charge you to submit your work")
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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window noteeditor page: Submissions are open; accepted work published immediately in the current online issue
pay whenshortly after paperback publication
genrehaiku (strict 5/7/5)
wordsup to 3 haiku per issue; each as a separate entry; strict 5/7/5; max 40 characters per line
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are fine")

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Heartlines Spec
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sectionspeculative
pay$0.08 CAD per word for short fiction; $60 CAD flat per poem
windowUnknown*
feenone (not stated)
verified2026-10-26
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window noteGeneral window Sept 1–30 ended. Moksha 2026-10-19: 'Short Fiction (Extended Edition for Canadians/Turtle Island Residents)' Currently Open to Submissions, no close date shown (earlier stated close Oct 19 2026 04:00 UTC has passed). Poetry / Short Fiction / Early Period: Currently Closed. Next general windows per guidelines: January 1–31 (early Dec 24–31).
pay whenunknown
genrespeculative short fiction and poetry focused on long-term relationships (platonic, romantic, familial)
wordsfiction 500–3,500 words; poetry up to 5 poems per submission
simultaneousyes (guidelines list Simultaneous submissions under What We Want)
flagOnly open path is the Short Fiction Extended Edition restricted to Canadians/Turtle Island residents; Moksha shows it open with no close date.

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Interzone
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sectionspeculative
pay(EUR) 1.5¢ per word (one and one-half euro cents)
windowUnknown*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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window note"Interzone is open to unsolicited submissions of fiction from everyone, whoever or wherever you are." No dates stated. One story at a time (no multiple submissions).
pay whenunknown
genreshort fiction (original, unpublished; translations accepted even if previously published in another language); no AI-generated or AI-revised writing
wordsespecially keen on 2000-6000 words; no set maximum or minimum length
simultaneousyes ("We accept simultaneous submissions.")
flagNo web form: submit by email (ODT/DOC/DOCX/RTF) to submissions [at] interzone [dot] press.

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Modern Haiku
OpenUnpaid
sectionhaiku
payunpaid for haiku/senryu ("Regretfully, Modern Haiku is unable to pay author's fees, with the exception of $5.00 per printed page or part thereof for essays and longer reviews, and $10 for each haiga.")
windowYear-round*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
sourceSource
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window noteeditorial cut-off dates March 15, July 15, and November 15 (postmark)
pay whenunknown
genrehaiku; senryu
words5–15 haiku/senryu and/or 1 haibun per submission
simultaneousno ("not under consideration by any other publication, including Web-based journals")
flagFree author copies are not provided. Essay and haiga pay is not this row.

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Okay Donkey
Open
sectionflash
pay$25 honorarium for each flash fiction or poem ("as of August 2026 we pay contributors a $25 honorarium for each flash fiction or poem that we publish on the site")
windowYear-round*
feeFree regular submissions open on the 1st of each month (except December) until the cap; when capped (as on 2026-10-19), paid Tip Jar ($2.50) and Expedited ($4.00) forms stay open
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window noteWe're open for free submissions on the 1st of every month but December and stay open until we hit our submissions cap.
pay whenunknown
genreflash fiction; poetry
wordsflash maximum 1,200 words (one piece or one batch of micros totaling up to 1,200); one poem per author per period (no strict poetry word limit; they tend to like poems that fit on one page)
simultaneousokay ("Simultaneous submissions are okay, but we do not accept multiple submissions.")

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Overland (print poems)
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sectionpoetry
payPrint magazine (poems) $180 (+ 12% super, + GST if applicable)
windowYear-round*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
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window notePoetry submissions page has live subscriber and non-subscriber 'Click here to submit your poem' links; no CURRENTLY CLOSED banner on poetry (fiction on hub is CURRENTLY CLOSED). No more than 3 poems per quarter; response period up to 6 months. Pay $180 per print poem.
pay whenupon publication ("Overland pays contributors upon publication.")
genrepoetry (print magazine poems)
wordsno more than 3 poems per quarter; multiple poems in a single Word/PDF
simultaneousunknown

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Rattle
Open
sectionpoetry
payContributors in print receive $200/poem and a complimentary one-year subscription. Online contributors receive $100/poem. Poets Respond payment is $100. All free submissions are automatically considered for the annual Neil Postman Award for Metaphor, a $2,000 prize judged by the editors.
windowYear-round*
feealways free (general submissions)
verified2026-10-26
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window noteSubmissions are open year-round, always welcomed, and always free. General Poems category live on Submittable with Submit. Poets Respond deadline midnight Friday each week PT.
pay whenunknown
genrepoetry and translations of poetry
wordsup to four poems (or pages of short poems) at a time; any length
simultaneousencouraged ("Simultaneous submissions are encouraged.")
flagRattle Poetry Prize ($15,000, deadline July 15th) and Rattle Chapbook Prize are separate; chapbook is its own row. Tribute categories on Submittable are not this row.

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SmokeLong Quarterly
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sectionflash
pay$100/story or $150/story with audio
windowYear-round*
feeGeneral Submissions $4.40 during the current paid-submissions reading period (free during unpaid windows; dates not stated); Multiple Submission $12.00; with Feedback $30.00
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window noteSubmittable 2026-10-19: 'now in a paid-submissions reading period'; General Submissions form live ($4.40) with no end date.
pay whenupon publication in the quarterly issue
genreflash narrative (fiction, nonfiction, hybrid)
wordsup to 1000 words
simultaneousconsidered

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The Dark Magazine
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sectionspeculative
pay5 cents/word for original fiction up to 6,000 words; 1 cent/word for reprint fiction up to 6,000 words
windowYear-round*
feenone stated
verified2026-10-26
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window noteFiction guidelines give email submissions with no dated open/close sentence. Artwork: currently closed to all art submission.
pay whenoriginals on publication; reprints on acceptance
genrehorror; dark fantasy
words2,000 – 6,000 words
simultaneousno (We will not consider simultaneous submissions.)
flagReprint rule still says past two years 'which would cover January 2021 onwards' — stale date language on the guidelines page; originals are this row.

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The Submission Pit (monthly speculative prize)
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sectionshort-story
pay$100 a month to the best speculative story submitted every month, plus 50% of the paid subscribers for each month
windowYear-round*
feenone ("1. No Fees")
verified2026-10-26
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window noteMonthly rolling prize: 'Submit stories by the end of the month' to thesubmissionpit@gmail.com; winner announced on the 15th. Active 2026-10-19 (September winner published Oct 9; Sept '26 stats posted Sept 30). One story per author per monthly reading period.
pay whenunknown (winner announced on the 15th; only authors who agree to be published receive the prize money)
genrespeculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, and horror)
words6 - 10,000 words (six words to ten-thousand, not six-thousand to ten-thousand)
simultaneousyes ("we accept Simultaneous Submissions however if your story gets published elsewhere please let us know")
flagOnly one winning story per month; prize is paid only if the author agrees to publication on The Submission Pit.

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Uncharted Magazine (Science Fiction/Fantasy)
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sectionspeculative
pay$200 for original fiction; reprints considered but We do not pay for reprints.
windowYear-round*
feenone (we do not charge any submission fees)
verified2026-10-26
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window noteAll fiction categories are open year round (Submittable SFF Short Story category live 2026-10-19).
pay whenunknown
genrescience fiction and fantasy short stories
words1,000-5,000 words
simultaneousyes (We accept simultaneous submissions)

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