Robert C. Jones Prize for Short Prose A project of Pleiades Press (see other related projects). This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (August 2020) About Every fall Pleiades Press holds a short prose contest. We’re interested in reading collections short stories, flash fiction, essays, lyric essays, and prose. The winning manuscript will be awarded a cash prize and published by Pleiades Press. It will be nationally distributed through LSU Press and made widely available through all major booksellers. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Fiction Collection: More than 15,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + No royalties Professional advance (US$2000 or more). No royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: More than 15,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + No royalties Professional advance (US$2000 or more). No royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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 Robert C. Jones Prize for Short Prose 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 ProjectsThe Lena-Miles Wever Todd Poetry Prize ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsPleiades Press Editors Prize for Poetry DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsPleiades Press Visual Poetry Series ON HIATUS 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