Crooked Spine Halloween Novella Competition A project of Crooked Spine Press About Crooked Spine is opening a Halloween novella competition for completed horror manuscripts. If you already have a novella waiting for the right home, we’d love to read it. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 20 November 2026* (approx. 70 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novella: 15,000 - 40,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays.Theme:Halloween (20 Nov 2026*)Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + >= 15% royalties Semi-pro advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Details: USD $300 for first place prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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:Bluesky @crookedspinepress.bsky.socialInstagram @crookedspinepress For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Crooked Spine Halloween Novella 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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. 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. DatesLast Updated: 10 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only