Summer in... Mini-competition A project of Cinnamon Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About The theme of the next mini competition is ‘Summer in…’ these should be life writing pieces and can be in any form – a poem, a microfiction, a letter, a prose piece – but it should be biographical or autobiographical. The winner and three runners up will be published on the website and the winning poem or prose piece published in the spring 2013 anthology. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contestPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time contest Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:UnknownLengths: Essay: Up to 1,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 60 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. 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 Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Summer in... Mini-competition 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 ProjectsCinnamon Literature Award Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Changes Mini-Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Debut Fiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Debut Poetry Collection Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Microfiction/Prose Poetry Anthology CLOSEDCinnamon Press Poetry Pamphlet Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Short Story Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCinnamon Press Sonnet Mini-Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsConcrete Poetry Mini-competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsEnvoi CLOSEDOgham Tree Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsSnow and Ice in Verse Mini-Competition CLOSED 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