Indie It Press Summer Summer Speculative Fiction Contest A project of Indie It Press (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. (July 2023) About Summer is here. Can you feel it? Let’s heat it up even more with our Indie It Press Summer Short Story Contest. Dust off your short story you placed in a drawer, pull out your inspiring notes, or write something brand new. It’s up to you! We accept short stories from all writers. We highly encourage new and emerging writers as well as those who identify as LGBTQIA2s+ writers, BIPOC writers, and disabled writers to submit to our contest. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency Fiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All sexual identities, People with disabilities.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Indie It Press Summer Summer Speculative Fiction 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsIndie It Press Applaud Art Contest ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsIndie It Press Courageous Creative Anthology CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsIndie It Press Ghost & Horror Short Story Contest ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsIndie It Press Ghost & Horror Spooky Image Contest ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsLove & Lust Romance Short Stories Contest CLOSED MATURE Charges fees for all submissionsNapkin Microfiction Writing Contest ON HIATUS 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: 22 May 2026 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