On the Premises See other projects related to this listing. About On The Premises aims to promote newer and/or relatively unknown writers who can write what we feel are creative, compelling stories told in effective, uncluttered, and evocative prose. Entrants pay no fees, and winners receive cash prizes in addition to exposure through publication. Important: Their mini-contests are listed separately (see below). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2006 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 2 x per year 494 members set this contest as a Favorite. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General. Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres. Horror Open to all/most Subgenres. Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres. Romance Open to all/most Subgenres. Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres. Western Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $250 first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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 On the Premises 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 56 reports from 49 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 3 min | 38.5 mean avg | 43.0 median | 111 max days (26.9 std dev) Responses 91.07 % Acceptances: 3.57 % of submissions accepted (81.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 4.08 % 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: 87.50 % (38.6 avg. days per rejection) | 12.2 % personal, 67.4 % form, 20.4 % unspecified | 5.4 % shortlisted Non-Responses 8.93 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 8.93 % (20.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (124 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 May 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Mar 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 ProjectsOn the Premises Mini-Contests 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: 06 Apr 2025Last Audited: 17 Feb 2025 Date Added: 25 Jul 2007We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.