Evolved Publishing Short Story Contest A project of Evolved Publishing This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. About Evolved Publishing focuses on authors. Period. We’ve gathered editors and artists to help them achieve the next level, to reach that towering cliff of success, and we want to read—and have others read—the best work possible. It’s just not up for debate. Sure, we’re a publisher, but ours is a whole new model—an author-centric one. To prove that, we hold a semi-annual contest. Trumpets blare and… we publish an anthology. The market (at least the paying market) for short stories is limited. This gives authors a chance to come together and offer readers a collection of high-quality, entertaining stories in the short format. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 2 x per year Fiction On Hiatus Audience:UnknownGenres: General Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment Royalties No monetary payment. Royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Their webpage was not functioning on our last visit.Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Evolved Publishing 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for 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: 22 May 2026 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