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 range is USD $20 to $35. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 4 x per year Fiction Open Fee-based Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.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 For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Letter Review Prize for Short Fiction Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 42 reports from 39 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 30 min | 138.3 mean avg | 166.0 median | 365 max days (67.4 std dev) Responses 73.81 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 73.81 % (142.5 avg. days per rejection) | 6.5 % personal, 61.3 % form, 32.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 26.19 % Lost/Returned: 2.38 % (155.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as lost or returned) Never Responded: 4.76 % (309.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: 19.05 % (98.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 17 responses are pending (3 min | 54.6 mean avg | 31.0 median | 132 max days waiting | 46.0 std dev) from 17 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 25 Jun 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 27 Feb 2025. 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 ProjectsThe Letter Review Prize for Art BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsThe Letter Review Prize for Books Charges fees for all submissionsThe Letter Review Prize for Flash Fiction CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Letter Review Prize for Nonfiction Charges fees for all submissionsThe Letter Review Prize for Poetry 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: 13 Jun 2025Last Audited: 23 Apr 2025 Date Added: 13 Jun 2022We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.