Story Unlikely Short Story Contest - Nonfiction
(Fiction)
Description
Note: remove identifying information from manuscript for anonymous judging.
Note: Suggest that potential submitters read their about page: https://www.storyunlikely.com/#ourstory
There are no restrictions on genre: fantasy, sci fi, memoir, fiction/nonfiction, etc - we don't care as long as it's a good story.
Note: Suggest that potential submitters read their about page: https://www.storyunlikely.com/#ourstory
There are no restrictions on genre: fantasy, sci fi, memoir, fiction/nonfiction, etc - we don't care as long as it's a good story.
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Market Submission Schedule
- Submission Window - Oct 14, 2026 thru Jan 14, 2027 (Begins 83 days from now)
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
General
Originals
0 to 7000 words
Non-Paying
Memoir
Originals
0 to 7000 words
Non-Paying
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
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Listing added: 16 July 2024
Last officially checked: 19 July 2026