Baen Fantasy Adventure Award A project of Baen Books (see other related projects). About The award recognizes the best original adventure fantasy short story in the style of fantasy greats like Mercedes Lackey, Larry Correia, Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Elizabeth Moon, Andre Norton, Brandon Sanderson, J.R.R. Tolkien, and David Weber. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Baen Fantasy Adventure Award's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingBaen Fantasy Adventure Award's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveBaen Fantasy Adventure Award's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary, Heroic Fantasy, Sword & SorceryLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 8,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: First prize will be paid at "industry standard" rates and receive an awards package.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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 FacebookX (Twitter) @BaenBooks Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Baen Fantasy Adventure Award 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 project ranks among the Most Unresponsive Fiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 12 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 42 min | 182.6 mean avg | 134.0 median | 437 max days (143.5 std dev) Responses 58.33 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 58.33 % (105.6 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 57.1 % form, 42.9 % unspecified Non-Responses 33.33 % Lost/Returned: 8.33 % (185.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as lost or returned) Never Responded: 25.00 % (406.3 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 8.33 % (162.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (161 min | 197.5 mean avg | 197.5 median | 234 max days waiting | 189.6 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 Most recent response reported was received on 21 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 18:10 UTC (3 hours, 54 minutes 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! Related ProjectsBaen BooksBaen Robotics Anthology DNQJim Baen Memorial Short Story Award DNQWeird World War: China DNQWorlds Long Lost DNQThe Year's Best Military and Adventure Science Fiction DNQ 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. 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