The Pearl Short Story Prize is an annual contest hosted by Pearl Magazine, offering a $250 prize and publication in their annual fiction issue. The submission period is from April 1 to May 31, with a maximum word count of 4,000 words. The contest is currently open for submissions, with the next deadline on May 31, 2027.
The Pearl Short Story Prize is awarded by the editors of Pearl Magazine.
Length: 4000 words maximum
Prize: $250 and publication in Pearl
Submission Period: April 1 - May 31