Aesthetica Creative Writing Award A project of Aesthetica (see other related projects). About The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award is an international literary prize that celebrates excellence in Poetry and Short Fiction. Hosted by the international art and culture publication, Aesthetica Magazine. With the aim to support and nurture new writing talent, it awards publication within an inspiring anthology to a shortlist of 60 writers, including a winner from each category. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is GBP £24 to £35 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Aesthetica Creative Writing Award's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingAesthetica Creative Writing Award's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveAesthetica Creative Writing Award's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 18 October 2026* (approx. 38 days from now).6Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 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: GBP £2,500 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 18 October 2026* (approx. 38 days from now).5Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: GBP £2,500 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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.* 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @AestheticaMagX (Twitter) @aestheticamag Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 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: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 14 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 55 min | 89.3 mean avg | 72.0 median | 330 max days (73.3 std dev) Responses 85.71 % 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: 85.71 % (94.1 avg. days per rejection) | 25.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 25.0 % unspecified | 7.1 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 14.29 % (62.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 9 responses are pending (7 min | 53.1 mean avg | 18.0 median | 228 max days waiting | 238.3 std dev) from 9 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: GBP £12.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Jan 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Sep 2025. 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