Shadow Dog Press Editor's Choice Publishing Awards A project of Shadow Dog Press (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (April 2026) About We are drawn to evocative, raw, poignant, and powerful pieces of substance and style.Pluck at our heartstrings, speak to our souls, send shivers down our spines, shine a light on our darkness, and uncover our unspoken truths. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novelette: 10,000 - 15,000 words. Novella: 15,000 - 35,000 words. Fiction Collection: 12,500 - 37,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Unknown advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: "competitive royalties and varied advances."Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 12,500 - 37,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Unknown advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: "competitive royalties and varied advances."Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: 50 - 150 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Provides free copy/copies Unknown advance. Unknown royalties. Provides free copy/copies. Details: "competitive royalties and varied advances."Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Their webpage was not functioning on our last visit.Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Shop their Store Shadow Dog Press Editor's Choice Publishing Awards 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 Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 106 min | 140.8 mean avg | 137.5 median | 170 max days (23.8 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:31 UTC (less than a minute 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! Related ProjectsSDL Anthologies REMOVED Charges fees for all submissionsShadow Dog Press REMOVED Charges fees for all submissionsShadow Dog Rising Poet Chapbook Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsShadow's Call REMOVED 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. 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