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Red Hen Press Fiction Award

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Do not submit here! 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unique and vibrant channels through which fiction has carried us, the Red Hen Press Fiction Award is for a previously unpublished fresh and original work of fiction, either a novel or short story collection.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:
General General
Lengths:
Novella Novella25,000 to 40,000 words.
Fiction Collection Fiction CollectionMore than 25,000 words.
Novel NovelNo 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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 29 Mar 2023
Date Added: 30 Apr 2019

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