Solstice's Fourth Annual Literary Contest Fiction Prize: $1,000 Nonfiction Prize: $500 Poetry Prize: $500
Solstice Literary Magazine's Annual Literary Contest is an active and recurring event, with the 2026 contest recently concluded.
The magazine continues to accept general submissions year-round and is open to new entries for its next contest cycle, which typically runs from April 1 to June 1 each year.
The 2026 contest was closed as of June 1, 2026, and winners, finalists, and Editors’Choice selections are scheduled to be published in the Summer Awards Issue due out in August 2026.
The magazine's mission focuses on promoting diverse voices in literature, and it remains a reputable platform for writers seeking publication opportunities.
Submissions: Fiction and Nonfiction - 23 pages maximum. Poetry - 3 poems maximum.
Prizes: Fiction Prize - $1,000. Nonfiction or Poetry Prize - $500
Deadline: April 9