From Sac Insane Novella Contest

A project of From Sac Literary Journal (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (October 2017). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

We are seeking Novella-length writing that address the THEME of INSANITY in a unique way. Here at From Sac we believe that all intriguing stories are driven by character, especially when writing in long form. We want to see what it means to be insane, how that feels, what it looks like. We want to be your character going insane (or whatever it is your story/character may tell) We also know that story has shape and form outside of character, and we encourage experimentation and innovation with the shape/form/structure/etcetera of the story; however, remember that the shape of a story reflects the character and themes of the piece itself, and not to be experimentation for experimenting's sake.

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

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Novella: 15,000 - 29,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

Token advance (under US$200) + Unknown royalties Token advance (under US$200). Unknown royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Book: 15,000 - 29,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

Token advance (under US$200) + Unknown royalties Token advance (under US$200). Unknown royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026