Zoetrope Short Fiction Competition A project of Zoetrope: All-Story About The Zoetrope: All-Story Short Fiction Competition is a catalyst for writing careers. Recent winners and honorable mentions have subsequently been recognized among the finalists for the PEN/Hemingway Award, the National Book Award, and the Pulitzer Prize. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $30. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year 307 members set this contest as a Favorite. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 July 2025 12:00 AM PDT (in 14 days) through 01 October 2025.6Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: 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. Details: USD $1,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @zoetrope_magThreads @zoetrope_mag For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Zoetrope Short Fiction Competition 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 63 reports from 63 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 40 min | 93.0 mean avg | 87.5 median | 353 max days (461.0 std dev) Responses 90.48 % 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: 90.48 % (86.9 avg. days per rejection) | 1.8 % personal, 63.2 % form, 35.1 % unspecified | 1.6 % shortlisted Non-Responses 9.53 % Lost/Returned: 1.59 % (252.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as lost or returned) Never Responded: 6.35 % (253.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: 1.59 % (40.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $30.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 25 Feb 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 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: 06 Apr 2025Last Audited: 09 Jan 2025 Date Added: 12 Jul 2013We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.