Words Faire Exhibition Prize for Literary Innovation A project of The Words Faire Press (see other related projects). This listing may be deactivated on: 30 Sep 2026. Learn about this process. About We encourage submissions of experimental, non-traditional work that pioneers new ways of creative expression. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Important Notice: On our latest check, they were not open to submissions, although their website states they should be. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 111 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 5 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words; Up to 5 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 111 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words; Up to 5 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words; Up to 5 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 111 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $500 for winner.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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:Instagram @thewordsfaire For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Words Faire Exhibition Prize for Literary Innovation 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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