Dirty Dozen A project of Vestal Review (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (November 2014) About Stories of precisely 12 words (plus ONE word for the title). Risqué, but not lewd. Funny, but not silly. Intelligent, but not elitist. Ideally, all three qualities together, but not necessarily. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Exactly 12 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Their website was not functioning on our last visit.Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal Subscribe Dirty Dozen 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsCondensed to Flash: World Classics Anthology CLOSEDMagic Mondays CLOSEDShort, Vigorous Roots: Immigrant Fiction in the Age of Dissent CLOSEDTombstone Contest CLOSEDVestal Review Charges fees for some submissionsVestal Review Food Writing Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions 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: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only