Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest

Competition Information

Submission period:
October 15, 2023-May 1, 2024

For this contest, a story is any short work of fiction, and an essay is any short work of nonfiction.

All themes accepted.

Entries may be published or unpublished

Length limit: 6,000 words maximum.

Fee: $22 per entry.

Prizes:

STORY: First Prize, $3,500
ESSAY: First Prize, $3,500
The top two winners will also receive two-year gift certificates from co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)
10 Honorable Mentions will receive $300 each (any category)
Top 12 entries published online