Birdcoat Quarterly Editors' Choice Prize A project of Birdcoat Quarterly (see other related projects). About This multi-genre prize for a single poem, essay, or story is open to anyone writing in English. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $10 (below average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Birdcoat Quarterly. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Birdcoat Quarterly Editors' Choice Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 01 December 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 27 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 750 words; Up to 3 pieces. Flash Fiction: 751 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,500 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 $250 for first place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 01 December 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 27 days).Audience:UnknownLengths: Essay: Up to 3,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,500 words.Styles:UnknownTopics:None found.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $250 for first place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 01 December 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 27 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $250 for first place.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:Bluesky @birdcoatquarterly.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @birdcoatquarterly Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Birdcoat Quarterly Editors' Choice Prize 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 92 min | 143.0 mean avg | 134.0 median | 220 max days (55.2 std dev) Pending 3 responses are pending (11 min | 30.3 mean avg | 37.0 median | 43 max days waiting | 17.0 std dev) from 3 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: USD $10.00. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 04 Nov 2026 06:36 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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