The Alice Sullivan Prize A project of Hermeneutic Chaos Journal (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (May 2018) About The Allice Sullivan Prize recognizes a short fiction that employs a powerful narrative to enter into a dynamic engagement with the world outside its being. It is awarded annually to a writer who has not yet published a book of fiction. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication Australia Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 300 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 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 (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. 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: Correction/Update The Alice Sullivan Prize 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 ProjectsHermeneutic Chaos Journal DNQHermeneutic Chaos Press CLOSEDThe Jane Lumley Prize For Emerging Writers BELIEVED DEFUNCTMilk Teeth CLOSEDPulse/Pulso CLOSEDThe Sonnets 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