Fox Tales Prize A project of Black Fox Literary Magazine (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 $12 (below average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterFox Tales Prize's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableFox Tales Prize's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. Less ResponsiveFox Tales Prize's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $325 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $325 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $325 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 @blackfoxlitX (Twitter) @blackfoxlit Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Fox Tales Prize 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 39 reports from 36 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 10 min | 46.1 mean avg | 35.0 median | 207 max days (45.3 std dev) Responses 97.44 % Acceptances: 5.13 % of submissions accepted (153.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.56 % 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 % (39.8 avg. days per rejection) | 2.8 % personal, 75.0 % form, 22.2 % unspecified | 5.1 % shortlisted Non-Responses 2.56 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 2.56 % (134.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 10 responses are pending (16 min | 21.9 mean avg | 17.0 median | 41 max days waiting | 4,010.4 std dev) from 10 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 $12.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 17:31 UTC (3 hours, 55 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! Related ProjectsBlack Fox BlogBlack Fox Literary Magazine Charges fees for some submissions 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. 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