CRAFT Short Fiction Prize A project of CRAFT (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for writers from historically marginalized groups (capped). The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of CRAFT. 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 Regular Speed CRAFT Short Fiction Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 September 2026* (approx. 11 days from now) through 15 November 2026.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 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: $2,000 for first prize.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.When payment details are provided, they are listed in the currency used by the publication.* 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 @craftliteraryX (Twitter) @craftliterary For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope CRAFT Short Fiction 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 37 min | 89.3 mean avg | 99.0 median | 132 max days (133.3 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 03 Sep 2026 06:20 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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