87 Bedford Short Story Contest A project of 87 Bedford (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (November 2017). We provide the following information as an archive. About We are a young literary short story magazine and online curator of creative content. We are looking to publish excellent, beautifully-written and interesting original fiction from new and veteran writers. We prefer all our stories to have a literary bent but in our opinion that shouldn’t exclude compelling genre-y tales of passion, mystery or the speculative. We also accept poetry (written and spoken-word), art & photography, and other imaginative forms of creative media pieces that might not have been thought up yet. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 10% of anthologies always charge fees.) Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 8,000 words.Styles:Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation 87 Bedford Short Story Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related Projects87 Bedford CLOSED Charges fees for some submissions87 Bedford Historic Fantasy Anthology CLOSED87 Bedford Speculative Mystery Anthology Series CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only