Flash Fiction Magazine Contest A project of Flash Fiction Magazine About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $30 (above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Flash Fiction Magazine. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterFlash Fiction Magazine Contest's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ApproachableFlash Fiction Magazine Contest's overall acceptance rate is higher than most contests. Less ResponsiveFlash Fiction Magazine Contest's overall rate of non-response is higher than most contests. Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.Genres: Open to all/most Genres (Excluding: Erotica), including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 300 - 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $500 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 Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Flash Fiction Magazine 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: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 20 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 50.3 mean avg | 40.0 median | 361 max days (159.7 std dev) Responses 95.00 % Acceptances: 10.00 % of submissions accepted (65.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 13.33 % 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: 85.00 % (29.1 avg. days per rejection) | 70.6 % personal, 11.8 % form, 17.7 % unspecified | 5.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 5.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 5.00 % (361.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals - Pending 2 responses are pending (3 min | 18.5 mean avg | 18.5 median | 34 max days waiting | 21.9 std dev) from 2 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 $30.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 17:44 UTC (4 hours, 56 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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