The Short Grain Writing Contest, hosted by Grain Magazine, is an annual competition for poetry and fiction. As of August 2026, the contest is open for submissions, with a deadline of April 1, 2027. The contest offers cash prizes and publication in Grain Magazine. Detailed submission guidelines are available on the Grain Magazine website.
Each entrant receives a free subscription to Grain Magazine.
Deadline: April 1, 2013 (postmarked)
Categories: Poetry (max 100 lines) of any style; Fiction (max of 2,500 words) in any form.
3 prizes awarded in each category: 1st: $1,000; 2nd: $750; 3rd: $500