Indiana Review 1/2 K Prize A project of Indiana Review (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Indiana Review 1/2 K Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingIndiana Review 1/2 K Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveIndiana Review 1/2 K Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 July 2027* (approx. 298 days from now) through 15 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 500 words; Up to 3 pieces.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: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 July 2027* (approx. 298 days from now) through 15 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 500 words; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 500 words; Up to 3 pieces.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: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 July 2027* (approx. 298 days from now) through 15 August 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: 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: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:X (Twitter) @indianareview Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Indiana Review 1/2 K 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 20 reports from 18 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 9 min | 71.4 mean avg | 67.0 median | 91 max days (17.6 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 100.00 % (71.4 avg. days per rejection) | 5.0 % personal, 80.0 % form, 15.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 14 responses are pending (20 min | 41.5 mean avg | 38.0 median | 65 max days waiting | 1,494.3 std dev) from 14 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 19 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 18:22 UTC (3 hours, 6 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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