Event Details
Now in its 3rd year, The Scribes Prize is looking for entries of very short pieces of fiction, creative nonfiction, and prose poetry (90-110 words). 18 stories will receive award seals
Event Details
Now in its 3rd year, The Scribes Prize is looking for entries of very short pieces of fiction, creative nonfiction, and prose poetry (90-110 words).
18 stories will receive award seals and be published in the 52nd issue of ScribesMICRO: the top prize will receive $250, second prize $125, third prize $60, and 15 honorable mentions of $20 each. All entrants will receive feedback from 2 editors.
All winners and honorable mentions will be published in mid-November 2025 in ScribesMICRO’s 52nd issue and have a full page bio, photograph, and interview listed on the organizer’s Authors page. In addition, they will receive digital award seals that they may use on their websites and social media to announce their contest placement.
Each submission has a $5 entry fee, with a maximum 3 submissions per author. Reprints and simultaneous submissions are welcome.
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.