The Larry Brown Short Story Award A project of Pithead Chapel: an online literary journal 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. Important: Discounted fee for BIPOC writers. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Pithead Chapel: an online literary journal. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 August 2025* (approx. 15 days from now) through 31 October 2025.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: 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 Support this Publisher: Make a Donation The Larry Brown Short Story Award Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 15 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 33 min | 80.3 mean avg | 80.0 median | 158 max days (465.2 std dev) Responses 80.00 % 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: 80.00 % (64.5 avg. days per rejection) | 8.3 % personal, 91.7 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 20.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 20.00 % (102.3 avg. days per withdrawal) 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 04 Dec 2024. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Oct 2024. 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: 25 Apr 2025Last Audited: 19 Feb 2025 Date Added: 25 Apr 2017We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.