Figures International Writing Competition

A project of ArtAscent: International Art Magazine

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

About

ArtAscent is now accepting submissions for the Figures International Writing Competition. Article submissions are accepted from all writers 18 years and older, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories and other written explorations. There are three publication awards and one cash award. All work is evaluated based on the vision as relates to the submission theme.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time contest
Print Publication Print Publication: One-time contest

Collapse section Fiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Lengths:

Article: Up to 1,000 words.
Essay: Up to 1,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Winner's Prize:

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
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.

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Figures International Writing Competition Submission Statistics

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026