Welcome to READ. We publish fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry that is unpretentious, original, and unexpected. In the spirit of Glimmer Train, we hope to publish work that is emotionally significant and discover new and diverse voices.
READ is NOT a publication for genre fiction such as romance, mystery, or sci-fi that tightly adheres to genre tropes. We will consider genre fiction that is fresh, pushes boundaries, and can be appreciated by many readers. Review SUBMISSION GUIDELINES carefully. Submissions that do not follow posted guidelines will be disqualified without being read. Submitters will NOT be notified prior to contest deadlines. Any submission or reading fees will be forfeited.
Submission Guidelines available HERE
Publication Agreement available HERE
FIRST PRIZE $200
SECOND PRIZE $100
THIRD PRIZE $50
Submissions that do not follow submission guidelines will be disqualified without being considered. Basic feedback is provided with this contest. Detailed feedback option available to add on.
FIRST PRIZE $50
SECOND PRIZE $25
THIRD PRIZE $10
Submissions that do not follow submission guidelines will be disqualified without being considered. Story feedback is not provided with the no fee contest. Feedback options available to add on.