The Frazzled Lit Short Story Award A project of Frazzled Lit About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for limited free entries for those who can't afford the fee. The fee range is EUR €12 to €31 (below average to above average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established Ireland Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Frazzled Lit Short Story Award's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 750 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 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. Details: EUR €1,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Instagram @frazzledlitmagThreads @frazzledlitmagX (Twitter) @frazzledlitmag Support this Publisher: Support on Ko-fi For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope The Frazzled Lit Short Story Award 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 Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 32 min | 103.6 mean avg | 51.0 median | 333 max days (128.5 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: EUR €12.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 01:13 UTC (4 hours, 57 minutes 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! 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: 30 Jun 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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