Lavender Rising Contests A project of Lavender Rising (see other related projects). About No about statement available. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Queer writers and artists. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 12 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterLavender Rising Contests's overall average response time is faster than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Genres: GeneralLengths: 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.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $200 grand prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Thoughtful reflections, personal narratives, and bold explorations of queer life and imagination.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $200 grand prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open A showcase of queer poets whose words spark, soothe, and challenge.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $200 grand prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Visual pieces that bring new worlds to lifeAudience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $200 grand prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Image. 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 Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Lavender Rising Contests 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 3 reports from 1 member within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 18 min | 44.3 mean avg | 48.0 median | 67 max days (24.7 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (19 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 29 Nov 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:42 UTC (less than a minute 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 ProjectsOnce Upon a Queer Publishing DNQ 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. 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