The Plentitudes: 2027 Plentitudes Prizes for Fiction Fee: usd $20.00

We are seeking submissions of short stories for The 2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Fiction. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world. Guidelines:

• Short Stories of 1,000 - 5,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
• Unpublished work only.
• No AI-generated works unless the specific usage is fully disclosed and acknowledged.
• Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
• Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $20 per submission. Winners in each genre will receive $1,000; second-place winners will receive $300; and third-place winners will receive $200. Winners will be notified by email in March 2027 and published in the Journal's Spring 2027 Issue.

Our Fiction Guest Judge is P. Paramita, author of the novel APPETITE—named one of 2026's most anticipated titles by Debutiful and Electric Literature.

Learn more at: www.theplentitudes.com/prizes.

Deadline: December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET