The Dave Farland Kick Contest A project of Liquid Imagination Ezine (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About New York Times Bestselling author David Farland will promote the top 3 entries (or contestants?) for this contest at his pro-website. Prize money: 1st place is $50; 2nd place is $35; 3rd place is $15. Writers will use Farland’s advice from his newsletter which is easily accessed and categorized at Liquid Imagination. Sign up for Farland’s newsletter today, change the world tomorrow. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time contest Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: SlipstreamLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 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: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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: Make a Donation The Dave Farland Kick 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. 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 ProjectsKids'Magination Magazine CLOSEDLiquid Imagination Ezine CLOSEDSilver Blade Magazine DNQYouth Imagination Magazine 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