Driftwood Press Short Story Contest A project of Driftwood Press Anthology (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $30 (above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Driftwood Press Anthology. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2018 Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Driftwood Press Short Story Contest's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingDriftwood Press Short Story Contest's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveDriftwood Press Short Story Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: 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) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $400 for grand 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @driftwoodpressX (Twitter) @Driftwoodpress Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Driftwood Press Short Story Contest 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 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 15 min | 105.7 mean avg | 107.0 median | 187 max days (50.2 std dev) Responses 83.33 % 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: 83.33 % (118.0 avg. days per rejection) | 10.0 % personal, 60.0 % form, 30.0 % unspecified | 16.7 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 16.67 % (31.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 3 responses are pending (111 min | 170.0 mean avg | 162.0 median | 237 max days waiting | 198.4 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 $25.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 18:24 UTC (6 hours, 36 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! 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