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CRAFT Novelette Print Prize

A project of CRAFT (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (February 2026). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

The novelette occupies a unique and enigmatic space in the literary landscape. Too expansive to be confined by the brevity of a short story, yet too concise to fully embody the scope of a novel or novella, the modern novelette stands on its own as a bold and ambitious form. But within its constraints lies the opportunity for daring experimentation. We dare you to embrace the challenges and idiosyncrasies of the form and then send us your most mesmerizing novelette for consideration.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
The fee is USD $30 (above average for contests).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication
Awarded 1 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $3,000.

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.

CRAFT Novelette Print Prize Submission Statistics

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This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months.

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Before Submitting

We 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.

Dates

Last Updated: 09 Feb 2026

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