An Ordinary Contest A project of foofaraw (see other related projects). About Each entry purchased equates to one story that writers can submit. All participants will be sent the prompts and link to submit their story.All stories should take the ordinary of everyday life and put a twist on it, whether it’s speculative, surreal, magical realism, etc., while adhering to the specific contest prompts.Three prompts will be sent to participants. Writers will be required to include two in their stories (no bonus points for including all three):a specific line/quotea story elementa surprise Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterAn Ordinary Contest's overall average response time is faster than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: First place prize winner receives 50% of prize money (minimum of USD $100).Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Bluesky @foofarawpress.bsky.social Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope An Ordinary 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 7 reports from 7 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 22 min | 25.0 mean avg | 25.0 median | 29 max days (2.8 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $25.00. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:01 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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 ProjectsCrumbsfoofarawfoofaraw PressThe Foofs / Best Strange Fiction of the Year DNQQuotidian Bagatelle 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: 04 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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