Third Coast Fiction and Poetry Contest A project of Third Coast Magazine About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $10 (below 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 Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Third Coast Fiction and Poetry Contest's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ApproachableThird Coast Fiction and Poetry Contest's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. More ResponsiveThird Coast Fiction and Poetry Contest's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 108 days from now) through 15 February 2027.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 9,000 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 $1,000 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. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 108 days from now) through 15 February 2027.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @thirdcoastmagX (Twitter) @thirdcoastmag Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Third Coast Fiction and Poetry Contest 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: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 23 reports from 22 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 11 min | 79.4 mean avg | 68.0 median | 173 max days (325.8 std dev) Responses 86.96 % Acceptances: 8.70 % of submissions accepted (79.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 9.09 % 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: 78.26 % (68.6 avg. days per rejection) | 5.6 % personal, 72.2 % form, 22.2 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 13.04 % (118.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 7 responses are pending (217 min | 237.8 mean avg | 238.0 median | 251 max days waiting | 957.0 std dev) from 7 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 08 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 17:10 UTC (4 hours, 40 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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