Jade Ring Writing Contest A project of Wisconsin Writers Association (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 $50 (average to above average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Jade Ring Writing Contest's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingJade Ring Writing Contest's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveJade Ring Writing Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words. Novel Excerpt: Up to 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $250.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Article: Up to 2,000 words. Essay: Up to 2,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Lifestyle: Self-help. Memoir.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $250.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $250.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @wiswritersassocLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @WisWritersAssoc Support this Publisher: Become a Member Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Jade Ring Writing 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 project ranks among the 25 Slowest Fiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Slowest Nonfiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 88 reports from 72 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 364 min | 376.1 mean avg | 369.0 median | 451 max days (19.6 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 1.14 % of submissions accepted (367.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 1.39 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 98.86 % (376.2 avg. days per rejection) | 2.3 % personal, 97.7 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 25 responses are pending (41 min | 56.7 mean avg | 50.0 median | 101 max days waiting | 20.4 std dev) from 20 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 01 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Jun 2025. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 17:08 UTC (6 hours, 34 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. 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