Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction A project of University of Georgia Press (see other related projects). About The University of Georgia Press is proud to be the publisher of the Flannery O'Connor Short Fiction Award series. More than seventy short fiction collections have appeared in the series, which was established to encourage gifted emerging writers by bringing their work to a national readership. The first prize-winning book was published in 1983; the award has since become an important proving ground for writers and a showcase for the talent and promise that have brought about a resurgence in the short story as a genre.One winner is selected through an annual competition that generally attracts over three hundred manuscripts. Past winners of the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction include such widely read authors as Ha Jin, Antonya Nelson, Andrew Porter, Molly Giles, and Amina Gautier. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $30 (above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to residents of North America. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1983 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingFlannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveFlannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 April 2027* (approx. 197 days from now) through 31 May 2027.4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: 40,000 - 75,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1,000 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.* 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 @ugapress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction 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 17 reports from 16 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 80 min | 110.7 mean avg | 108.0 median | 167 max days (27.5 std dev) Responses 94.12 % 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: 94.12 % (112.8 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 81.3 % form, 18.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.88 % (80.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (123 days waiting). 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 $30.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 21 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:50 UTC (12 minutes ago). 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