Furious Fiction A project of Australian Writers' Centre About On the first weekend of every month, you are invited to put your storytelling skills to the test in the ultimate writer-takes-all short story competition. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication & Year Established Australia Established in 2018 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 12 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterFurious Fiction's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingFurious Fiction's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveFurious Fiction's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 06 November 2026 12:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time (in 30 days) through 08 November 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.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 @writerscentreauLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @writerscentreAU For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Furious 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 Accuracy We have received 13 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 17 min | 17.7 mean avg | 18.0 median | 25 max days (2.1 std dev) Responses 100.00 % 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: 100.00 % (17.7 avg. days per rejection) | 7.7 % personal, 53.9 % form, 38.5 % unspecified | 15.4 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 23 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 06 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 05 Oct 2026 20:21 UTC (1 hour, 52 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! 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 04 Oct 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only