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Lagado Short Story Prize

Entries due February 27th, 2026

Submission Guidelines

We seek short stories (1,000 to 5,000 words in length)  

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Please submit work primarily written in English, but some code-switching/meshing is welcomed.

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Submit previously unpublished work only—we do NOT review reprints for contests (including work posted on blogs, personal websites, social media, et cetera). Reprints will be automatically disqualified.

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We allow simultaneous submission but please notify us & withdraw your entry if your work is accepted for publication elsewhere.

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This contest requires a $5 entry fee per submission.

The Lagado Press will award  one $250 prize for best story 

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All entries will also be considered for publication.

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We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, disability, family status, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation, or for any other reason.

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