Kurt Vonnegut Speculative Fiction Prize

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Closes

November 1, 2026, 11 days left

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

$23

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What it is

Annual prize for speculative fiction. Submit up to two flash fiction works of 500 to 1,500 words each, or one short story or novel excerpt of up to 10,000 words. All entries are considered for publication. Judge: Kate Folk. Entry fee includes an issue of North American Review.

Who it is for

Writers of speculative fiction.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

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Where

United States

When

November 1, 2026, 11 days left

Programme dates not listed

What you get

$1,000 cash prize and publication in North American Review.

What you need to apply

Up to two flash fiction works (500–1,500 words each) OR one short story or novel excerpt (up to 10,000 words), 2 required, up to 10000 words

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

$23

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Go to the application

https://www.pw.org/writing_contests/kurt_vonnegut_speculative_fiction_prize