Kiss & Verse Winter Romance Fiction Prize A project of Kiss & Verse (see other related projects). Fledgling Listing: This project is new and has been listed with us for less than six months. About Dear story,Love, poetry.The Winter story is published first. The Summer poem responds. Two writers, two forms, and a conversation across the pages of Kiss & Verse. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is CAD $29 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 December 2026* (approx. 68 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Romance Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words). Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Theme:Love (30 Dec 2026*)Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $1,000/ prize for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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:Bluesky @thefifthcorner.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @thefifthcornerjournal Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Purchase Issue(s) Subscribe For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Kiss & Verse Winter Romance 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsCoda Poet Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Fifth Corner Dark Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Fifth Corner Press FLEDGLING Charges fees for all submissionsThe Fifth CornerKiss & Verse FLEDGLING NEW!Kiss & Verse Summer Romance Poetry Prize FLEDGLING NEW! 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 Oct 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