The Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction A project of Dzanc Books (see other related projects). About The Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction recognizes daring, original, and innovative writing. A cash prize and publication by Dzanc Books will be awarded to the winner. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests). Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower The Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction's overall average response time is slower than most contests. More ChallengingThe Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $5,000.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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @dzancbooks Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction 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 12 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 63 min | 133.6 mean avg | 90.0 median | 282 max days (86.4 std dev) Responses 100 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 100.00 % (133.6 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 83.3 % form, 16.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 4 responses are pending (1 min | 23.3 mean avg | 3.0 median | 86 max days waiting | 155.8 std dev) from 4 different members 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 $25.00. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Dec 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Oct 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:04 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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