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Finishing Line Press 2026 New Women's Voices Chapbook Competition
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sectionchapbook
payA prize of $1,500 and publication by Finishing Line Press. In addition to the winner, 10 manuscripts will be accepted for the New Women's Voices Chapbook Series.
window— - October 15, 2026*
fee$20 entry fee
verified2026-10-16
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window noteSubmittable Ends on 2026-10-17 04:00:00Z; printed Deadline October 15, 2026
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genrepoetry chapbook
words16 to 34 pages
simultaneousunknown
flagSubmittable category '2026 New Women's Voices Chapbook Competition' live Ends on 2026-10-17 04:00:00Z ($20). WebFetch https://finishinglinepress.com/submissions/: Deadline October 15, 2026; Final Judge Molly Fisk. Curl TLS to finishinglinepress.com still fails from box egress.

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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 15, 2026*
fee$4 (Submittable general categories; BIPOC/need waivers via [email protected])
verified2026-10-16
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window noteGeneral submissions window stated on Submittable: between July 31st and October 15th.
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")

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Geist 21st Annual Literal Literary Postcard Story Contest
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sectionflash
payFirst Prize: $500; Second Prize: $250; Third Prize: $150; winning entries published in Geist and on geist.com
window— - October 16, 2026*
fee$25 (includes one-year Geist subscription; digital for international); additional entries $5
verified2026-10-16
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window noteDeadline: October 16, 2026 at 11:59PM PST. Submittable Ends on 2026-10-17 07:00:00Z. Blind judging; name must not appear on story or postcard. Postal entries also accepted.
pay whenunknown
genrefiction or non-fiction postcard story (story + postcard image with a clear connection)
wordsmaximum length is 500 words
simultaneousunknown (not stated on contest page)
flagLive Submittable category "2026 Postcard Story Contest" (368631) verified 2026-09-28; Additional Entry category 368632 also present. Contests accept entrants outside Canada.

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Rabble Review Anniversary Flash & Poetry Contest
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sectionflash
payWinners in the poetry and flash category will each receive $50 and publication in RABBLE REVIEW No.11
window— - October 16, 2026*
fee$5 (hardship waiver: email [email protected])
verified2026-10-16
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window noteSubmission Deadline: October 16th, 2026 at 11:59 PST. Flash Judge: JJ Peña; Poetry Judge: Misael Osorio Conde. Previously published work not allowed; simultaneous OK. Ages 18+.
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genreflash fiction/creative nonfiction (all genres) OR one poem; working-class / pro-labor aesthetic per Rabble Review
wordsflash: one piece, 500 words max; poetry: one poem, all forms accepted; separate fee/form to enter both categories
simultaneousyes ("we do accept simultaneous submissions. Please indicate in the submission form if your submission is a simultaneous submission.")
flagGuidelines verified via WebFetch 2026-09-28 on rabblereview.com/contest. Payment taken on submission form at bottom of contest page. Issue 11 general submissions closed; contest is the open path. Box curl to rabblereview.com returned empty (site blocks some egress); form widget itself not re-fetched—confirm Continue/pay widget before merge if needed. | 2026-10-16: rabblereview.com/contest body says "DEADLINE EXTENDED: October 22nd, 2026 at 9:00pm PST" but same page banner still reads "September 18th to October 16th". FLAG conflicting deadline — typed end left at 2026-10-16.

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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
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - October 18, 2026*
feenone (not stated)
verified2026-10-16
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window noteGeneral window Sept 1-30 ended; Moksha "Short Fiction (Extended Edition for Canadians/Turtle Island Residents)" open, Closes Oct 19 2026 04:00 UTC.
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)
flagMoksha 2026-09-28: Poetry and Short Fiction Currently Open (Closes Thursday, October 1, 2026 4:00 AM UTC). Early Period / Extended Edition Currently Closed. Guidelines autumn window Sep 1–30. | 2026-10-13: only open path is an extension restricted to Canadians/Turtle Island residents.

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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— - October 28, 2026*
feenone (submission guide: "you will never pay to have your work published with us")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteDeadline: 28 October 2026. Closes midnight AWST unless filled early. Email [email protected].
pay whenunknown
genreFantasy, Horror and Speculative Fiction; tales of mermaids, merfolk, and the rich mythology of the sea
words2,500 – 7,000
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous Submissions: No" / "We DO NOT ACCEPT simultaneous submissions.")
flagReprints: Yes. Publication TBA 2027. Open-calls page lists Merrow after Watchers & White Knights. Requires social-media presence per submission guide.

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Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award 2026 (Red Hen Press)
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sectionpoetry
payAward is $3,000 and publication of the awarded manuscript by Red Hen Press.
window— - October 31, 2026*
feeEntry fee is $25.00.
verified2026-10-13
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window noteDeadline: October 31, 2026. Submittable Ends on 2026-11-01 (ISO); Continue control present. Entry fee $25.
pay whenunknown
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. Final judge TBA on the form. Authors previously published as a full-length by Red Hen are excepted (form continues past the fetch clip).

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Orion's Belt
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sectionflash
pay8 US cents per word for prose; US$40 flat per poem
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026*
feenone ("accepting free submissions via DUOSUMA")
verified2026-10-13
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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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Reckoning (flash fiction special issue)
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sectionflash
pay15 cents (US)/word for original fiction (fiction guidelines); Moksha header: $0.15 (US) per word for original fiction and creative nonfiction
window— - October 31, 2026*
feenone (There are never any fees to submit.)
verified2026-10-13
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window noteMoksha Flash Fiction Special Issue: Currently Open to Submissions. Submit page: We will remain open until October 31st for our special flash fiction issue. Regular submissions closed until January 2027.
pay whenupon acceptance
genreflash fiction on environmental justice
words1 to 1200 words (500 to 1000 preferred) — Moksha Flash Fiction Special Issue
simultaneousyes (We do accept simultaneous submissions)
flagRegular short fiction is closed. This row is the Moksha Flash Fiction Special Issue only. Moksha 2026-09-09: Flash Fiction Special Issue Currently Open. Submit page: open until October 31st for special flash; regular closed until January 2027.

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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.")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteSubmissions for our flash fiction issue open now and will remain open until October 31, 2026. Moksha: Flash Fiction Special Issue Currently Open to Submissions.
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")
flagMoksha 2026-09-21: Flash Fiction Special Issue Currently Open; also Critical Essay / Review / Review Pitch / Novella Currently Open; regular Fiction/CNF/Poetry Currently Closed. No reprints for this issue. One piece at a time. Call page: open until October 31, 2026.

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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 [email protected])
verified2026-10-13
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window notein hand; no start date stated
pay whenunknown
genrehaiku; senryu; tanka
wordsno limit to the number of submissions
simultaneousno ("unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere")
flagGoogle Form title 2026 San Francisco International Haiku/Senryu/Tanka Annual Contest live 2026-09-09 (no no-longer-accepting text). Guidelines page: Haiku/Senryu/Tanka deadline October 31, 2026; $1 per poem. Same page haibun May 1, 2026 deadline is not this row.

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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)
verified2026-10-16
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window noteOctober is a Tip Jar-only month ("We are open for TIP JAR submissions only during the months of February, April, June, August, October, and the first half of December"); Tip Jar Flash $3 form live (Ends 2026-12-16 05:00Z). Free categories for Black writers live all year. 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 say please, no genre fiction. This is a literary flash market, not speculative. Submittable 2026-09-28: Magazine Flash Fiction/Poetry/Memoir Submissions--Free live (Ends 2026-10-01 04:00:00Z); Tip Jar genres Ends 2026-12-16 05:00:00Z; Black-writer free categories Ends 2026-12-16 05:00:00Z. September free-submission month. Still open.

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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)
verified2026-10-16
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pay whenunknown
genrepoetry chapbook
words25-34 pages of poetry, single-spaced
simultaneousImmediately withdraw any submission accepted elsewhere
flagSubmittable https://comstockreview.submittable.com/submit: 2026 Comstock Review CHAPBOOK CONTEST live Ends on 2026-11-01 11:00:00Z; submissions accepted August 1–October 31; portal fee display $32.50.

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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")
verified2026-10-13
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pay whenunknown
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 Gigas Testament
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sectionthemed
pay50$ CAD + un exemplaire papier ("50$ CAD + un exemplaire papier pour l'auteur")
window— - October 31, 2026*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-13
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window noteDate limite: 31 octobre 2026. Statut de la soumission : Ouvert.
pay whenunknown
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; unpublished only. PDF only. Submit via Duosuma (page does not print the Duosuma URL; guessed Duosuma paths returned "not selected a valid project"). No reply by 30 January 2027 = declined. Rights wording on the French page is garbled.

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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")
verified2026-10-13
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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.
pay whenunknown
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
flagFormer /forms/hamilton-reads-short-story-contest path redirects to https://hpl.ca/hamilton-reads-short-story-contest/ (live online entry form). Deadline November 1, 2026 11:59 pm; Cost Free; $200 first / $100 runners-up.

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Moonstone Annual Chapbook Contest 2026
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sectionchapbook
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 1, 2026*
fee$20 non-refundable readers fee
verified2026-10-13
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window noteSubmissions open June 7, 2026 to November 1, 2026. Submittable Ends on 2026-11-02 (ISO); Continue control present. $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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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).
verified2026-10-13
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window noteEarly Bird Deadline: October 1st, 2026 (extra poem free). Deadline for all entries: November 1st, 2026. Submittable Ends on 2026-11-02 (ISO); Continue control present. Results on CV2 website in January 2027.
pay whenunknown
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 [email protected])
verified2026-10-13
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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.
pay whenunknown
genreoriginal fiction in English
wordsno longer than 6,000 words
simultaneousunknown
flagT&C: previously published stories (online or in print) not eligible. Full-info page: prize is now open to submissions. Duotrope older £2,500 figure not used; official 2026/27 pages state £3000.

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Debutiful Short Story Contest
Open
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.")
verified2026-10-13
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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.")
flagcurl 403 from box egress; verified via WebFetch 2026-09-21. Open until November 13, 2026 or 500 submissions; free; form on page.

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Narrative Magazine Fall 2026 Story Contest
Open
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.")
verified2026-10-13
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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.
pay whenunknown
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
flagFee stated on official contest page. Contest also open to nonfiction; not fiction-only. Entries eligible for the $5,000 Narrative Prize and Story of the Week. "Click here to submit" is on this page; destination URL not printed as plain text.

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Glitz Literary Club & Sabre and Quill Story Writing Competition 2026
Open
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 [email protected].
pay whenunknown
genreany theme (adventure, mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, or a heartfelt real-life story)
words2000 - 2500 words
simultaneousunknown
flagIndian citizens 16+ only. Submit to [email protected] (not the contact email [email protected]). Terms: "Copyright and Publication will solely be with Sabre and Quill publications." Late submissions only with special permission.

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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 poetry-prize page states This year’s fee waivers have all already been claimed (2026-09-28)
verified2026-10-13
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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.")
flagLive Submittable form open with $28 fee. nightboat.org/poetry-prize (2026-09-21): 25 fee waivers already claimed. Separate 2027 Nightboat Books Editorial Fellowship also listed on same Submittable gallery (not this row).

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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 until fifty free submissions
verified2026-10-16
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window noteOpens September 15 and closes November 15, 2026. Results announced in March; finalists published April 2027.
pay whenunknown
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)
flagDistinct from year-round free CRAFT general (already listed). All entries also considered for CRAFT publication. Unpublished only; no AI. Submittable category live 2026-09-21.

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Hidden Villains: Enigma (Inkd Publishing)
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sectionthemed
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")
verified2026-10-13
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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")
flagDISAGREE: Horror Tree listed October 1–December 31, 2026; official inkdpub.com/submissions says August 1–November 15, 2026. No AI; 1 submission per author; no reprints. Google Form submit_url HTTP 401 on 2026-09-21; facts from official submissions page.

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LitMag's Emily Dickinson Award for Poetry (2026)
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sectionpoetry
payFirst Prize: $1,500 + publication in LitMag + agency review. Finalists: Three finalists will receive $100 each.
window— - November 15, 2026*
feeContest Fee: $20
verified2026-10-13
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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.")
flagFLAG leftover on https://litmag.com/submit/ (2026-09-09): contest block still says "Results will be posted August 2026" while also saying the Emily Dickinson contest is open. Same page: Results for the 2025 Emily Dickinson Award announced in September 2026. Submittable 2026 form live with Nov 15 deadline. Regular fiction/poetry/nonfiction/online closed; contests remain open.

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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
verified2026-10-16
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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)
flagDistinct from Fractured Lit year-round Micro/Flash and from closed Fractured Lit 2026 Elsewhere Prize (index 137). Second annual Fractured and Fused Prize. Submittable 2026-09-28: open Sep 21–Nov 22 2026; Ends on 2026-11-23 08:00:00Z; Prize $3500 / judge Richard Mirabella.

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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")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteDeadline: 28 November 2026. Closes midnight AWST unless filled early. Email [email protected] with subject ANTHOLOGY NAME – Title – Author Name.
pay whenunknown
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.")
flagOfficial title DAYBREAK on ironfaeriepublishing.com/open-anthology-calls/ (Horror Tree mislabeled as Daylight). Reprints: Yes. Publication TBA 2027. Requires social-media presence per submission guide. Distinct from already-listed Merrow and Watchers & White Knights.

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Mani Lit Fest Short Story Competition 2026
Open
sectionshort-story
payFirst Prize: €100; Second Prize: €50
window— - November 30, 2026*
feenone ("The competition is free to enter, one entry per person.")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteClosing Date: 30th November 2026. Send to [email protected]. Free; one entry per person.
pay whenunknown
genreshort story; theme: Secrets (interpret freely)
wordsbetween 1000 and 2000 words
simultaneousunknown
flagSTALE/DISAGREE pay form: page lists First Prize €100 / Second €50 AND later says First and Second prize will be given in the form of book tokens if available or paid into a bank account if book tokens unavailable. Do not invent which form applies.

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Noncorporeal V: Disquiet (Inkd Publishing)
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sectionthemed
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")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteSubmission Period: September 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
pay whenunknown
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")
flagNo AI; 1 submission per author; no reprints. Google Form submit_url HTTP 401 on 2026-09-21; facts from official submissions page. Kickstarter projected Jan 2027; published Mar 2027.

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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
verified2026-10-13
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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
flagLive Submittable 2026-09-28: Canadian + US/intl Fiction/Poetry/CNF/Genre Bender open (Ends on 2026-12-01 08:00:00Z = through Nov 30). Closed December for holidays.

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The Haiku Shack Magazine (Issue 9: Night)
Open
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.
pay whenunknown
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; page states inability to pay all contributors at this time. Reprints allowed if you hold copyright. Email [email protected] subject The Haiku Shack Magazine: Issue 9 + Name. Age 17+.

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ROMP Over the Board Poetry Contest
Open
sectionpoetry
payNo Entry Fee, Cash Prizes in three categories: 1st = $100 2nd = $75 3rd = $50
window— - December 12, 2026*
feeNo Entry Fee
verified2026-10-13
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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. curl 403; content verified via WebFetch 2026-09-09.

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Frontier Poetry 2026 Devotion & Divination Prize
Open
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 groups (cap of fifty)
verified2026-10-13
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Details
window note"Submissions open October 12 and close December 13, 2026." 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
Open
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
verified2026-10-13
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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).
pay whenunknown
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
flagThis row is poetry pay on the shared guidelines. Prose pay on the same page is $30 per printed page up to $300 and is not a second poetry listing. Subfolio is a JS app; window/pay from agnionline.bu.edu/submit/.

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Center for Book Arts 2027 Chapbook Contest
Open
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: October 1-October 15, 2026.
verified2026-10-13
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Details
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.
pay whenunknown
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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Hawthorn & Ash (Iron Faerie Publishing)
Open
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")
verified2026-10-13
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Details
window noteSubmissions are accepted every year from January 15 – December 18 (11:59pm AWST; UTC+08:00). Email [email protected]; 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")
flagEncountered via Iron Faerie open-calls page. Reprints: No. Multiple submissions yes (separate attachments). Non-exclusive rights for online + ebook/print anthology. Token pay as stated on page.

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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")
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
window noteSubmissions are accepted every year from January 15 – December 18 (11:59pm AWST; UTC+08:00). Email [email protected]; subject Midsummer Nights – [Story Title] – [Author Name]. Reprints: Yes. Multiple submissions: Yes (separate attachments).
pay whenunknown
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")
flagLinked from ironfaeriepublishing.com/open-anthology-calls/. Distinct from already-listed Daybreak, Merrow, Watchers & White Knights, Hawthorn & Ash. Token cash pay as printed. Publication online via blog. Requires social-media presence per submission guide.

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NUNUM
Open
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; Submittable Ends on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 11:00 PM / data-render-react-date 2026-12-22 05:00:00Z)
verified2026-10-13
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window noteSubmittable live form NUNUM's Winter 2026 Issue - Flash Fiction Ends on Mon, Dec 21, 2026 11:00 PM ($3). Also live: Winter Visual Art (Ends Dec 23/24), Done in a Hundred Anthology 2026 Sept and Opolis Anthology 2027 Sept (Ends 2026-10-01 04:00:00Z).
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 sentence (contributor copies only / no cash stated on those forms). Winter 2026 Issue Flash Fiction $3 live; Feedback+$20 ends Sep 30; Consultation $50 ends Sep 30.

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The Ex-Puritan
Open
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
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
window noteWinter 2027 categories live on Submittable: "Open until December 25." No-fee categories can hit monthly cap; $3 fee categories also offered.
pay whenunknown
genrefiction; poetry; essays; experimental/hybrid
wordsunknown (not stated on general guidelines page)
simultaneousyes ("We are open to simultaneous submissions for all regular submission categories")
flagCLOSED 2026-09-28 from live Submittable (no open calls) after Fall Sep 25 cutoff. Magazine guidelines still year-round with Dec 25 next cutoff. Rates Updated as of Fall 2023 on guidelines; Submittable body still says Fall 2022 rates.

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Arcanum Magicka (Inkd Publishing)
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sectionthemed
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")
verified2026-10-13
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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.
pay whenunknown
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")
flaginkdpub.com/submissions/ 2026-09-28: Arcanum Magicka Submission Period September 15, 2026 to December 31, 2026; $10 + D2D royalty share; free; 2,000–6,000 words; no AI/simult/reprints. Google Form HTTP 401 to curl this check — facts from official submissions page.

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Cheat Code (Slashic Horror Press)
Open
sectionthemed
pay$25USD + paperback + ebook
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
window noteSeptember 1, 2026—December 31, 2026. Looking to publish: October 15, 2027. Email [email protected] subject SURNAME—TITLE—CHEAT CODE.
pay whenunknown
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 (authentic queer protagonists and/or villains). Page section header still reads OPENING SOON above Cheat Code while stated window is September 1, 2026—December 31, 2026 — treated as open from the printed window, not the stale header (re-checked 2026-09-21). Same page Extremities: Choose Your Own Death marked NOW CLOSED. Email [email protected] subject SURNAME—TITLE—CHEAT CODE.

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Chestnut Review
Open
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)
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
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window noteReading Periods: Oct 1-Dec 31: reading for Spring Issue (April 15th release). Flash form live on Submittable 2026-10-13.
pay whenon publication (delivered on publication)
genreflash fiction and flash creative nonfiction
wordsone piece of up to 1000 words
simultaneousyes (Simultaneous submissions are encouraged)
flagSubmittable 2026-09-28: Flash category live with Submit (no Ends-on date on form; Prose shows $5; Poetry free submissions text). Magazine /submit/ blocked (403/Access Denied) so reading-period copy not re-fetched; prior window July 1–Sept 30 Winter Issue retained. US $120/piece per prior guidelines. Still open through Sept 30.

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The 2026 Society of Classical Poets International Poetry Competition
Open
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.)
verified2026-10-13
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Details
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 [email protected]. 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.")
flagPage body Submit: up to five poems. A reader comment (2026-09-01) said Additional Details still mentioned three submissions of 1–3 poems; staff reply the same day: "You can submit up to five poems total, one poem per entry. We have streamlined it from past years. The old Additional Details line you spotted has been removed." Fetched page Additional Details no longer has that old line. Poems should be written in 2026; previously published allowed.

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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)
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
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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. Prize cash, copies, fee, and deadline match. Subscriber-count wording flagged, not used as a pay figure.

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Curses, Confusions, & Rebukes: An Anthology of Jewish Horror
Open
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
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
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 [email protected].

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Escape Pod
Open
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
verified2026-10-16
sourceSource
Details
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)
flagMoksha 2026-09-28: General Submissions Currently Open; Closes Tuesday, June 1, 2027 3:59 AM UTC. Novelette/reprint portals also open to that close. Flash Fiction Contest Currently Closed. escapepod.org returned 500 on this check — facts from Moksha.

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Poetry magazine
Open
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.
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
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")
flagREOPENED after annual June 15–September 15 close. Prior 2026-09-14 verify saw presently no open calls; 2026-09-21 Submittable shows live Poetry and other category Submit controls.

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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
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
window noteLive magazinesubmissions form lists Fiction/Fact/Poetry New Submission with no close date; actual 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.")
flagTracker page requires JS to submit; guidelines have no open/closed sentence. Live New Submission links present 2026-09-21 for Fiction/Fact/Poetry on http://analog.magazinesubmissions.com/.

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Apex Magazine
Open
sectionspeculative
pay$.08 per word up to 9,000 words; minimum of $50; additional $.01 per word up to 9,000 words if podcasted
windowUnknown*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
window noteodd months; closed February, April, June, August, October, and December 2026. Moksha 2026-09-28: Fiction Currently Open to Submissions (September).
pay whenunknown
genrescience fiction, fantasy, and horror
wordsfirm 9,000 words maximum
simultaneousallowed ("Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but we ask you to withdraw as soon as possible if it is accepted elsewhere.")
flagMoksha 2026-09-28: Fiction Currently Open to Submissions (September odd-month window). Closed even months Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct/Dec 2026. Pay $.08/word to 9,000; min $50; +$.01/word if podcasted.

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Asimov's Science Fiction
Open
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
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
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)")
flagGuidelines page has no open/closed sentence. Live portal http://asimovs.magazinesubmissions.com/ (200): Fiction and Poetry New Submission, no close date → year-round. HTTPS on portal SSL issues noted previously.

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Beneath Ceaseless Skies
Open
sectionspeculative
pay8 cents US per word for standard acceptances
windowYear-round*
feenone
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
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)
flagEmail address shown as image alt on guidelines ("submissions at beneath-ceaseless-skies.com").

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Clarkesworld Magazine
Open
sectionspeculative
pay14¢ per word
windowYear-round*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
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
flagGuidelines 2026-09-01 still: "We are currently open for art, non-fiction and short story submissions." Tracker https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/submissions_tracker/ (200) shows Fiction New Submission with no close date. Kind left unknown (they open/close without a printed calendar end).

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CRAFT
Open
sectionflash
pay$100 for original flash
windowYear-round.
feenone ("We do not charge submission fees")
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
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pay whenunknown
genreflash fiction; flash creative nonfiction
wordsup to 1,000 words
simultaneousyes ("We review simultaneous submissions")
flagSubmittable 2026-09-14: Flash Fiction / Fiction / CNF forms live with no category end date; text 'Our general submissions are open year-round with no capacity limits.' No Flash Prose Prize category on page this check.

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Flash Frog
Open
sectionflash
pay$25 per story
windowYear-round*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
window noteexcept January (contest only) and July (ghost story only)
pay whenupon publication
genreflash fiction
words1000 maximum
simultaneousencouraged
flagcurl 403 from box egress; verified via WebFetch 2026-09-21. Submit page: "Flash Frog is open year round." January contest-only and July ghost-story-only still stated. Email submit to [email protected]; $25/story.

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Fractured Lit
Open
sectionflash
pay$50 original micro; $75 original flash
windowYear-round.
feenone ("we do not charge any submission fees")
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
pay whenunknown
genremicro fiction; flash fiction
wordsmicro 400 words or less; flash 401–1,000 words
simultaneousyes ("We accept simultaneous submissions")
flagSubmittable 2026-09-28: Flash Fiction and Micro live (submit); 'Both Micro and Flash categories are open year round'; no fees; pay $50 micro / $75 flash. Fractured and Fused Prize live Ends on 2026-11-23 08:00:00Z ($20). Elsewhere Prize no longer on Submittable (magazine lists 2026 elsewhere prize July 20–Sep 20 2026 — past).

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Frontier Poetry New Voices
Open
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.
verified2026-10-13
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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")
flagSubmittable 2026-09-09 also lists New Voices variants and the Myths & Fables contest (separate row).

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Haiku Journal
Open
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")
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
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")
flagHomepage 2026-09-01: "we are back from hiatus — submissions are open." submissions.php vs guidelines.php PayPal-address wording still differs; not a window change.

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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
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
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 submissions on the 1st of every month except December until the cap; as of 2026-09-28 free September forms are not on Submittable — Tip Jar ($2.50) and Expedited ($4.00) remain open (Ends on Sat, Jan 2, 2027 2:00 AM / data-render-react-date 2027-01-02 08:00:00Z)
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
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.")
flagSubmittable 2026-09-21 (rendered): no free Flash Fiction/Poetry September 2026 categories (only Tip Jar and Expedited live). $25 honorarium as of August 2026. Status open via paid paths.

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Overland (print poems)
Open
sectionpoetry
payPrint magazine (poems) $180 (+ 12% super, + GST if applicable)
windowYear-round*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
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
flagcurl -L to overland.org.au blocked HTTP 403 from this host (2026-09-21); verified via WebFetch. Poetry submissions page shows live subscriber and non-subscriber Click here to submit your poem links; print poems $180; no CURRENTLY CLOSED banner.

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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)
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
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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
Open
sectionflash
pay$100/story or $150/story with audio
windowYear-round*
feeGeneral Submissions form listed with no fee; Multiple Submission form $13.70
verified2026-10-13
sourceSource
Details
window noteleftover Submittable header: 'Please note that our next free-submissions window opens on September 30th.'; General Submissions form live with SUBMIT and no category end date; Multiple Submission form $13.70 for September 2026 issue
pay whenupon publication in the quarterly issue
genreflash narrative (fiction, nonfiction, hybrid)
wordsup to 1000 words
simultaneousconsidered
flagFLAG leftover Submittable header still: 'Please note that our next free-submissions window opens on September 30th.' while SmokeLong General Submissions (+ Multiple / with Feedback) forms are live with SUBMIT and no Ends-on date. Contests also listed: Grand Micro Ends 2026-11-16; Emerging Writer Fellowship Ends 2026-12-16; Workshop Prize Ends 2027-01-01.

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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
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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 eligibility sentence still says January 2021 onwards for the past-two-years rule. That reprint calendar language looks leftover; originals are this row.

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Uncharted Magazine (Science Fiction/Fantasy)
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pay$200 for original fiction; reprints considered but We do not pay for reprints.
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feenone (we do not charge any submission fees)
verified2026-10-13
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window noteAll fiction categories are open year-round. Live Submittable category: Science Fiction/Fantasy Short Story. Separate 2026 Uncharted Reprint Prize Sept 01–Sept 30 2026 is not this row.
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genrescience fiction and fantasy short stories
words1,000-5,000 words
simultaneousyes (We accept simultaneous submissions)
flagSame portal also lists Thriller/Mystery, Dystopian, and a 2026 Uncharted Reprint Prize (Sept 01 to Sept 30 2026, $20 fee, Ends 2026-10-01 07:00:00Z) plus 2026 Feedback Frenzy — not this row. Source also teases Horror Challenge Oct 01–11 2026 ($500). SFF Short Story category live year-round, no fee, $200 original.

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