The Larry Brown Short Story Award A project of Pithead Chapel About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $5 to $10 (below average for contests). Important: Discounted fee for BIPOC writers. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Pithead Chapel. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Larry Brown Short Story Award's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableThe Larry Brown Short Story Award's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Larry Brown Short Story Award's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 October 2026* (approx. 46 days from now).5Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 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: USD $500 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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.* 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:Bluesky @pitheadchapel.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @pitheadchapelX (Twitter) @pitheadchapel For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Larry Brown 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 20 reports from 19 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 48.0 mean avg | 28.5 median | 110 max days (35.1 std dev) Responses 90.00 % Acceptances: 5.00 % of submissions accepted (84.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.26 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 85.00 % (49.2 avg. days per rejection) | 11.8 % personal, 58.8 % form, 29.4 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 10.00 % (21.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (5 min | 23.0 mean avg | 23.0 median | 41 max days waiting | 25.5 std dev) from 2 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 $10.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:50 UTC (2 hours, 13 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. 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