Helen: A Literary Magazine Short Story Contest

A project of Helen: A Literary Magazine (see other related projects).

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (December 2016)

About

We seek pieces that feature a distinct flavor and sentiment of Vegas culture, greater Southern Nevada and the Southwestern US. Stories do not have to be distinctly set in Vegas, but can contain what we consider to be “the spirit of Vegas.” We are looking for well-written fiction in all genres.

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: Awarded when new content or new issues become available
Print Publication Print Publication: Awarded when new content or new issues become available

Fiction On Hiatus

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Historical, Magic Realism
Fantasy Subgenres: Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Heroic Fantasy, Superhero, Weird/New Weird
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Cross-Genre, Magic Realism, Supernatural, Weird/New Weird
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre
Romance Subgenre: Historical
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Cross-Genre, Dystopian, Science Fantasy, Superhero, Weird/New Weird

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

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 (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
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: 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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026