ServiceScape Short Story Award A project of ServiceScape About No about statement available. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower ServiceScape Short Story Award's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingServiceScape Short Story Award's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. Less ResponsiveServiceScape Short Story Award's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 29 November 2026* (approx. 79 days from now).4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 29 November 2026* (approx. 79 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.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.* 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:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @servicescapeinc For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope ServiceScape Short Story 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 project ranks among the Most Unresponsive Fiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 13 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 12 min | 275.7 mean avg | 347.5 median | 555 max days (498.4 std dev) Responses 38.46 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 38.46 % (166.4 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 40.0 % form, 60.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 38.46 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 38.46 % (420.6 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 23.08 % (128.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 8 responses are pending (109 min | 274.1 mean avg | 307.0 median | 324 max days waiting | 664.1 std dev) from 8 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 23 Apr 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 22:48 UTC (55 minutes ago). 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. 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