CRAFT Short Fiction Prize

CRAFT Short Fiction Prize

GUIDELINES:

• CRAFT Short Fiction Prize submissions are open to all writers. 
• International submissions are allowed.
• Fiction only.
• 5,000 word count maximum.
• We review literary fiction, but are open to a variety of genres and styles; our only requirement is that you show excellence in your craft. We want to be wowed. Bend genres, experiment with structure, and write your heart out. 
• Previously unpublished work only—we do NOT review reprints for contests.
• We allow simultaneous submissions: writers please notify us and withdraw your piece if your work is picked up elsewhere.
• We allow multiple submissions. Please submit each piece as a separate submission accompanied by a reading fee.
• All entries will also be considered for publication in CRAFT.
• All submissions must be made via Submittable.
• $20 reading fee per story/entry.
• Please, please, double-space your submission and use Times New Roman 12 pt font.
• Please include a brief cover letter with your publication history.

• $2000 award for first prize; $500 and $300 award for the two runners-up, respectively
• Publication in CRAFT, with an introduction by our guest judge
• The opportunity to write and publish a short craft essay to accompany the story
• More perks TK… stay tuned!