Susan Atefat Editor's Prize

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About

Named in honor of the Iranian-American writer and editor Susan Atefat (1970–2004), this prize celebrates work of uncommon vision and craft. A cross-genre artist and distinguished editor, Atefat’s writing, most notably her National Poetry Series collection That Kind of Sleep, stands as a benchmark of literary excellence: courageous, lyrical, and rooted in a profound exploration of family, heritage, and the diasporic experience.
While not a themed prize, the award is given in her spirit to recognize a writer whose work embodies the same clarity, depth, and imaginative reach that defined Atefat’s own. We seek submissions that reveal mastery of language, integrity of feeling, and a voice both personal and
enduring.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
The fee is USD $20 (average for contests).

Important: Alternates annually between poetry in odd-numbered years and prose in even-numbered years. Submissions for each prize are read during the preceding year.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2025

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Awarded 1 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Awarded 1 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2027* (approx. 384 days from now) through 31 October 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $4,000 winning prize.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2027* (approx. 384 days from now) through 31 October 2027.

Audience:

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.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $4,000 winning prize.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 19 days from now) through 31 October 2026.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $4,000 winning prize.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
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.
* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.

Fledgling listing. No cover available for Susan Atefat Editor's Prize until first issue/book published.

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Susan Atefat Editor's Prize Submission Statistics

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We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months.

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Dates

Last Updated: 05 Jul 2026

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.