Omnidawn Fabulist Fiction Chapbook / Novelette Contest A project of Omnidawn (see other related projects). About For this contest, Fabulist Fiction includes magic realism and literary forms of fantasy, science fiction, horror, fable, and myth. Stories can be primarily realistic, with elements of non-realism, or primarily, or entirely non-realistic. Open to all writers. 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 Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Omnidawn Fabulist Fiction Chapbook / Novelette Contest's overall average response time is slower than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 16 October 2026 11:59 PM PDT (in 37 days).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenres: Fabulism, Magic Realism Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Fabulism, Magic Realism Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words. Novella: 15,000 - 20,000 words. Fiction Collection: 7,500 - 20,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology. Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000; royalties after the first 1,500 copies.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @omnidawnpublishingX (Twitter) @Omnidawn Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Omnidawn Fabulist Fiction Chapbook / Novelette Contest 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 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 177 min | 187.5 mean avg | 184.5 median | 204 max days (13.1 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (1 day waiting). 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 $30.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 26 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 10 Sep 2026 00:17 UTC (28 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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