American Short(er) Fiction Contest A project of American Short Fiction (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $18. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @americanshortfiction For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Purchase Issue(s) Subscribe American Short(er) Fiction Contest Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 7 reports from 7 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 10 min | 114.0 mean avg | 78.0 median | 280 max days (97.8 std dev) Pending 33 responses are pending (123 min | 127.1 mean avg | 138.0 median | 217 max days waiting | 26.2 std dev) from 32 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $18.00. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Apr 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Feb 2025. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only." Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAmerican Short Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsThe Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissions 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: 08 May 2025Last Audited: 03 Feb 2025 Date Added: 08 May 2012We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.