Crab Apple Literary: Fiction Gold Star Program Gold Star Free Tip Jar Option

Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 17 days).

We accept up to two (2) prose submissions, each up to 3000 words.

Please include all submissions in one doc./docx./PDF file.

All genres and subjects are welcome as long as the material is not sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic or otherwise bigoted (free speech does not equal free hate).

We only accept previously unpublished work (that includes if the work has been published online anywhere like social media, blogs, etc.).

Simultaneous submissions are welcome! Just make sure to withdraw your piece if it was accepted elsewhere.

Category: Fiction
File types: .doc, .docx, .pdf
Number of Pieces: Up to 2 pieces per submission.
Single File: Required. All pieces must be submitted in a single file.

Anonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are not allowed.
Multiple entries are not allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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