Stung! A Philly Writing Contest for Humans A project of Apiary Magazine (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About This June, APIARY will launch a brand new apiarymagazine.com — a digital hive for the Philadelphia literary scene that showcases all the amazing work we’ve collected for the last 5 years! To celebrate, we’re holding a contest to choose the very first new poetry and prose pieces to appear on our revamped site. As always, we’re seeking work by Philadelphians of any age, who write in any genre. We’re seeking work that captures the spirit of our city in our time. This does not mean we only want poems about the Liberty Bell, Broad Street and soft pretzels, although you’re very welcome to mention them! Instead, we’re looking for strong, original voices that aren’t afraid to play for high stakes. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 3,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:UnknownLengths: Essay: Up to 3,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,500 words.Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 2 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Stung! A Philly Writing Contest for Humans 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 ProjectsApiary Magazine BELIEVED DEFUNCTBee My Valentine Poetry Contest CLOSED 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