The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction A project of The Letter Review (see other related projects). About The popularity of Short Fiction is currently soaring: Our contest aims to connect voracious readers with wonderful new writing. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Normal AcceptanceThe Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for contests. Less ResponsiveThe Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 29 September 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 14 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: 2-4 winners share equally in the prize pool of 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 26 reports from 21 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 66 min | 107.6 mean avg | 107.0 median | 218 max days (35.9 std dev) Responses 96.16 % Acceptances: 3.85 % of submissions accepted (105.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 4.76 % 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: 92.31 % (107.0 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 70.8 % form, 29.2 % unspecified | 3.9 % shortlisted Non-Responses 3.85 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 3.85 % (218.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 4 responses are pending (55 min | 97.3 mean avg | 96.5 median | 141 max days waiting | 351.7 std dev) from 4 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 30 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 May 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:30 UTC (2 hours, 33 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! 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