Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest
Welcome to the 32nd annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest. Submit published or unpublished work. $10,000 in prizes.
Please submit during October 15, 2023-May 1, 2024
Prizes: STORY: First Prize, $3,500
ESSAY: First Prize, $3,500
The top two winners will also receive two-year gift certificates from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)
10 Honorable Mentions will receive $300 each (any category)
Top 12 entries published online
Enter via Submittable
For this contest, a story is any short work of fiction, and an essay is any short work of nonfiction. Final judge: Mina Manchester, assisted by Sarah Halper. Please submit as many entries as you like. All themes accepted. Entries may be published or unpublished. Length limit: 6,000 words maximum. No restriction on age of author. All countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, or Belarus (due to US government restrictions).
Fee: $22 per entry. Read the winning entries from the 31st contest.
First time entering? We prepared this brief video to guide you. See also our short entry checklist. The results of our 32nd contest will be announced on October 15, 2024.
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