The Molotov Cocktail Flash Contest Series A project of The Molotov Cocktail (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $10 (below average for contests). Important: Details such as genre and theme change with each quarterly contest. As always, read the guidelines before submitting. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Molotov Cocktail. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Molotov Cocktail Flash Contest Series's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableThe Molotov Cocktail Flash Contest Series's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Molotov Cocktail Flash Contest Series's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 18 October 2026 11:59 PM PDT (in 33 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most GenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Flash Monster (19 Oct 2026 06:59 UTC)Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $300 for first prize.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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Molotov Cocktail Flash Contest Series 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 8 min | 24.4 mean avg | 17.5 median | 61 max days (19.2 std dev) Responses 100.0 % Acceptances: 30.00 % of submissions accepted (34.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 30.00 % 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: 70.00 % (23.1 avg. days per rejection) | 28.6 % personal, 42.9 % form, 28.6 % unspecified | 20.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $10.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 Oct 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:02 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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