Meridian Short Prose Prize A project of Meridian (see other related projects). About Anything goes! Send us your flash, hybrid bits, lyric essaylets, prose poems, micro essays, short-short-stories...whatever you call it, we want to read your vibrant, electric words. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $6 (below 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 Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Meridian Short Prose Prize's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingMeridian Short Prose Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveMeridian Short Prose Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2027* (approx. 262 days from now) through 15 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.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: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2027* (approx. 262 days from now) through 15 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.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: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 June 2027* (approx. 262 days from now) through 15 August 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 1,000 lines.Poetry Forms:Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $250.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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.* 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @meridianuvaX (Twitter) @meridianuva Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Meridian Short Prose 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 15 reports from 14 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 14 min | 160.6 mean avg | 160.0 median | 217 max days (48.9 std dev) Responses 80.0 % 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: 80.00 % (169.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 58.3 % form, 41.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 20.00 % (81.7 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 11 responses are pending (27 min | 43.1 mean avg | 38.0 median | 94 max days waiting | 25.5 std dev) from 10 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 $6.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 20 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:43 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 ProjectsMeridian Charges fees for some submissionsMeridian Editors' Prizes in Poetry and Prose 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. 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