Indiana Review Fiction 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 FasterIndiana Review Fiction Prize's overall average response time is faster than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 October 2026* (approx. 39 days from now) through 30 November 2026.7Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 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: 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 Fiction 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 7 reports from 7 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 45 min | 61.7 mean avg | 49.0 median | 91 max days (19.7 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 21:29 UTC (58 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! Related ProjectsBlue Light Books Prize ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsDon Belton Fiction Prize ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsIndiana Review Charges fees for all submissionsIndiana Review 1/2 K Prize Charges fees for all submissionsIndiana Review Creative Nonfiction Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsIndiana Review Online: An Undergraduate Project DNQIndiana Review Poetry Prize 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: 23 Jul 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