Writing Competition: CRAFT Short Fiction Prize

GUIDELINES:

• CRAFT Short Fiction Prize submissions are open to all fiction writers.

• International submissions are welcome.

• Short fiction only.

• Please submit work in English only. We are not currently accepting translations.

• This contest is for short stories 1,000 to 5,000 words in length.

• We review literary fiction, but are open to a variety of genres and styles—our only requirement is that you show excellence in your craft.

• Previously unpublished work only—we do NOT review reprints for contests (previously published includes blogs, personal websites, social media, etc.).

• We allow simultaneous submissions—writers, please notify us and withdraw your piece if your work is picked up elsewhere.

• We allow multiple submissions—please submit each piece as a separate submission accompanied by an entry fee.

• $20 entry fee per submission.

• All entries will also be considered for publication in CRAFT.

• Please, please, double-space your submission and use Times New Roman 12 pt font.

• Please include a brief cover letter with your publication history (if applicable).

• We do not require anonymous submissions.

• We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, disability, family status, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, or for any other reason.

• Additionally, we do not tolerate discrimination in the writing we consider for publication: work we find discriminatory on any of the bases stated here will be declined without complete review (you will be refunded, less fees).

AWARDS:

• Winner receives $2,000 award.

• Runners-up receive $500 award and $300 award respectively for the second and third place finalists.

• Publication of the top three stories in CRAFT, each with an introduction by the guest judge.

• Publication of an author’s note (craft essay) to accompany the story by each of the writers of the top three entries. 

Deadline: May 1, 2022 

Submit your entry here.

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