Entry Fee: $20
Deadline: December 8, 2008
Guidelines: http://americanshortfiction.org/
American Short Fiction is a high quality literary publication that has received two awards from the National Magazine Award in Fiction. Authors that have appeared in the past issues include Ursula K. LeGuin, Louise Erdich, Joyce Carol Oates, and Reynolds Price. The first prize in the contest is $1,000 and publication, so although the entry fee is high, the prize is substantial as well. You may enter an unpublished story up to 6,000 words in length, using their online submission form. The magazine is open to regular submissions on December 1, 2008.
