Red Hen Press Fiction Award A project of Red Hen Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2023). We provide the following information as an archive. About Established in 2015 to nurture the unique and vibrant channels through which fiction has carried us, the Red Hen Press Fiction Award is for a previously unpublished fresh and original work of fiction, either a novel or short story collection. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2015 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded biennially (every other year) Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novella: 25,000 to 40,000 words. Fiction Collection: More than 25,000 words. Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). Unknown royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.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: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation Red Hen Press Fiction Award 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAnn Petry Award DNQArktoi Books BELIEVED DEFUNCTBenjamin Saltman Poetry Award Charges fees for all submissionsCai Emmons Fiction Award Charges fees for all submissionsThe Los Angeles Review Awards DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Los Angeles Review Charges fees for all submissionsQuill Prose Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Nonfiction Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Novella Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Poetry Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Short Story Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsRed Hen Press Women's Prose Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWild Light Poetry Contest DNQ 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: 22 May 2026 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