The Plaza Prizes Short Story Competition A project of The Plaza Prizes (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (June 2024) About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 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 (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.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. Their webpage was not functioning on our last visit.Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update The Plaza Prizes Short Story Competition 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 related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 1 response is pending (613 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days 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! Related ProjectsThe Plaza 20 Line Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza 40 Line Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza 60 Line Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Crime First Chapters Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Flash Fiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Memoir First Chapters Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Microfiction Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Prizes Audio Poetry Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Prizes SFF First Chapters Competition DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Plaza Prose Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions 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: 12 Mar 2025 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