F(r)iction Contests A project of F(r)iction (see other related projects). About All genres are welcome, but especially those that celebrate the weird, take risks with form and content, and are driven by a strong, unique voice. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $10 to $15 (below average to average for contests). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower F(r)iction Contests's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingF(r)iction Contests's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveF(r)iction Contests's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 13 November 2026* (approx. 63 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.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 short story prize winner; $300 for flash fiction prize winner.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 Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 13 November 2026* (approx. 63 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.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 $500 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. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 13 November 2026* (approx. 63 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $300 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 @frictionseriesX (Twitter) @FrictionSeriesX (Twitter) @BrinkLitProject Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope F(r)iction Contests 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 10 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 28 min | 174.3 mean avg | 159.0 median | 259 max days (671.7 std dev) Responses 90.0 % 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: 90.00 % (170.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 88.9 % form, 11.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 10.00 % (28.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 21 responses are pending (17 min | 142.9 mean avg | 130.0 median | 432 max days waiting | 220.6 std dev) from 21 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 $15.00. Most recent response reported was received on 12 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:41 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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