The Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest A project of PULP Literature (see other related projects). About The Bumblebee looks soft and cuddly but hides a venomous sting. Entice us with your inviting prose that serves up a pointed ending. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for fee waivers available in cases of financial hardship. The fee range is CAD $15 to $50 (below average to above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of PULP Literature. Country of Publication Canada Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Bumblebee Flash Fiction Contest's overall average response time is faster than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 113 days from now) through 15 February 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Romance Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres Western Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Minimalist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $300 prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @pulpliterature Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Bumblebee Flash Fiction 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 related projects Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 28 min | 46.3 mean avg | 48.5 median | 60 max days (14.3 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: CAD $15.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 16 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 10 Sep 2026 00:50 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe First Page Cage Charges fees for all submissionsThe Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Kingfisher Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Magpie Award for Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsPULP LiteratureThe Raven Short Story Contest 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. 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