Anthology Magazine Short Story Competition A project of Anthology Magazine (see other related projects). About Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, the Anthology Short Story Competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is EUR €15 to €25 (average to above average for contests). Country of Publication Ireland Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Anthology Magazine Short Story Competition's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2027* (approx. 380 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: EUR €1,000 for first prize.Submissions:Methods: Online form. Postal. 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @anthologymagazineX (Twitter) @anthology_mag Support this Publisher: Shop their Store Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Anthology Magazine Short Story Competition 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 45 min | 144.5 mean avg | 175.5 median | 182 max days (66.4 std dev) Pending 2 responses are pending (3 min | 30.0 mean avg | 30.0 median | 57 max days waiting | 331.9 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: EUR €12.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 23 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:03 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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! 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