History Through Fiction Short Story Contest A project of History Through Fiction Press (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $20 to $30 (average to above average for contests). Important: Stories must take place prior to the year 2000. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of History Through Fiction Press. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed History Through Fiction Short Story Contest's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenre: HistoricalLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: History: General, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $250 for grand prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Blog/web Blog/webFacebook FacebookInstagram @historythroughfictionThreads @historythroughfiction Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope History Through Fiction Short Story 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: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 67 min | 72.3 mean avg | 73.0 median | 77 max days (5.0 std dev) Pending 7 responses are pending (30 min | 58.0 mean avg | 62.0 median | 83 max days waiting | 20.3 std dev) from 6 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: USD $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 02:27 UTC (1 hour, 10 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! Related ProjectsHistory Through Fiction PressHistory Through Fiction Short Stories Charges fees for all submissions 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: 15 Aug 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