The Furious Gazelle Halloween Writing Contest A project of The Furious Gazelle (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (January 2026) About The only rule is that this is a Halloween contest so your piece(s) should reflect that in whatever way you deem Halloween-ish. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for constructive criticism. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50 for first place.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50 for first place.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres Horror 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: Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 for first place.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update The Furious Gazelle Halloween Writing Contest 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 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Date compiled: 20 Sep 2026 05:19 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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 ProjectsThe Furious Gazelle February Writing Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsFurious Gazelle Spring Writing Contest ON HIATUSThe Furious Gazelle ON HIATUS 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: 07 Jan 2026 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