Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest A project of Tadpole Press (see other related projects). We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 2 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ApproachableTadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveTadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 November 2026 11:59 PM MST (in 76 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 100 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are 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 Platforms:None known Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest 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 17 reports from 16 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 38 min | 82.5 mean avg | 73.0 median | 139 max days (123.9 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 11.76 % of submissions accepted (63.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 12.50 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 88.24 % (81.2 avg. days per rejection) | 33.3 % personal, 6.7 % form, 60.0 % unspecified | 29.4 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (99 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $15.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Apr 2026. 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