2022 Fiction Prize 

Send us one short story, up to 6K words, for a chance at $1000 + publication! Final judge: Erika T. Wurth. Submissions are open from Sept 1 – Oct 15.

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To Submit

  • Remember to send one short story, up to 6k words.

  • Entrant’s name must not appear on the submission.

  • A cover letter is not required.

  • Each $20 fee gets you a year-long subscription of the journal. International addressees, please add $12 for postage ($7 for addresses in Canada).

Keep in Mind:

  • IR does not accept emailed submissions.

  • All entries are considered anonymously.

  • Previously published works and works forthcoming elsewhere cannot be considered.

  • Multiple and simultaneous submissions are permitted; however, each submission requires a separate reading fee. Please withdraw your piece immediately if it is accepted elsewhere.

  • IR cannot consider work from anyone currently or recently affiliated with Indiana University or the prize judge. This includes people who have studied or taught at Indiana University in the past four years.

  • If you are unable to submit through our Submittable page for any reason, you may mail us your submission. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check with the applicable submission and shipping fee; checks must be made out to Indiana University.

Thank you. We look forward to reading your work!

 

 

FALL 2022 PRIZE JUDGE: ERIKA T. WURTH


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