The SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction A project of SmokeLong Quarterly (see other related projects). About The SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction (The Smokey) is a competition that celebrates and compensates excellence in flash. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for one free entry for those unable to pay the fee. The fee range is USD $15 to $37 (average to above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of SmokeLong Quarterly. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingThe SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 4 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $2,500 for grand prize.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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @SmokeLong Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 49 reports from 44 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 7.7 mean avg | 7.0 median | 27 max days (4.1 std dev) Responses 97.96 % 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: 97.96 % (7.7 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 89.6 % form, 10.4 % unspecified | 2.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 2.04 % (3.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $17.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 May 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 06:28 UTC (49 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! Related ProjectsThe March Micro Marathon DNQSmokeLong Flash Fellowship for Emerging Writers DNQThe SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest Charges fees for all submissionsSmokeLong Quarterly Charges fees for some submissionsSmokeLong Quarterly Comedy Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsSmokeLong Workshop Prize DNQ 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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