Puerto del Sol Prose Contest A project of Puerto del Sol (see other related projects). About Since 2017, Puerto del Sol has published one work of prose as winner of our annual contest. These contest winners are selected with the help of well-known writers, serving as final judges. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (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 Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 March 2027* (approx. 163 days from now) through 15 September 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 6,250 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 $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 March 2027* (approx. 163 days from now) through 15 September 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,250 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 $1,000.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.* 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:Instagram @puertomagX (Twitter) @puertomag Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Puerto del Sol Prose 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 10 responses are pending (24 min | 83.1 mean avg | 71.5 median | 185 max days waiting | 63.7 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 $15.00. 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 ProjectsPuerto del SolPuerto del Sol Black Voices Series DNQPuerto del Sol Poetry Contest 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. DatesLast Updated: 16 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