On the Premises Mini-Contests A project of On the Premises About On The Premises holds mini-contests with very small prizes (and no entry fees) between our short story contests. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Important: Length requirements may vary. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of On the Premises. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2006 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 3 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterOn the Premises Mini-Contests's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableOn the Premises Mini-Contests's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveOn the Premises Mini-Contests's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words). Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $35 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.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 Mini-Contests 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 outliers Accuracy We have received 13 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 10 min | 19.3 mean avg | 18.0 median | 57 max days (12.3 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 23.08 % of submissions accepted (32.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 27.27 % 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: 76.92 % (17.3 avg. days per rejection) | 20.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 30.0 % unspecified | 7.7 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:01 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! 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: 04 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only