The Forge Flash Fiction and Nonfiction Contest A project of The Forge Literary Magazine About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for low-income writers. The fee is USD $5. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Check before submitting. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Forge Literary Magazine. Country of Publication & Year Established International Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 September 2025* (approx. 46 days from now) through 14 September 2025.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 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) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 for first place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 September 2025* (approx. 46 days from now) through 14 September 2025.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 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) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 for first place.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:Bluesky @theforge.bsky.socialInstagram @theforgemagazineThreads @theforgemagazine For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Paypal The Forge Flash Fiction and Nonfiction Contest Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 26 reports from 26 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 9 min | 15.8 mean avg | 20.0 median | 31 max days (6.1 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 7.69 % of submissions accepted (27.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.69 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 92.31 % (15.0 avg. days per rejection) | 20.8 % personal, 54.2 % form, 25.0 % unspecified | 7.7 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $5.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Oct 2024. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Oct 2024. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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DatesLast Updated: 03 Apr 2025Last Audited: 13 Feb 2025 Date Added: 03 Oct 2018We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.