Hayden's Ferry 40th Anniversary 40-Word Contest A project of Hayden's Ferry Review (see other related projects). About No about statement available. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Hayden's Ferry Review. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Open Deadline:17 October 2026* (approx. 5 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 40 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Deadline:17 October 2026* (approx. 5 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 40 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 40 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Deadline:17 October 2026* (approx. 5 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. 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Pending 7 responses are pending (0 min | 0.7 mean avg | 1.0 median | 1 max days waiting | 0.5 std dev) from 7 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days 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 Dock (Hayden's Ferry Web Issues) DNQHayden's Ferry Review Charges fees for some submissionsHayden's Ferry Review Fiction & Poetry Contest Charges fees for all submissionsHayden's Ferry Review Flash-Prose Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. 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