Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize A project of Galley Beggar Press About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for some free entries available to low earners. The fee is GBP £11 (average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Galley Beggar Press. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ApproachableGalley Beggar Press Short Story Prize's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. Less ResponsiveGalley Beggar Press Short Story Prize's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 08 November 2026 11:59 PM GMT Standard Time (in 54 days).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.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: GBP £2,500 for winner.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @galleybeggars.bsky.social Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Galley Beggar Press Short Story 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: Group by submission Accuracy We have received 12 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 107 min | 143.1 mean avg | 120.5 median | 238 max days (46.7 std dev) Responses 91.66 % Acceptances: 8.33 % of submissions accepted (111.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 10.00 % 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: 83.33 % (139.1 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 40.0 % form, 60.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 8.33 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 8.33 % (238.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 5 responses are pending (28 min | 37.4 mean avg | 42.0 median | 43 max days waiting | 7.3 std dev) from 5 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: GBP £11.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 12 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 21:33 UTC (4 hours, 15 minutes 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! 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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