F(r)iction Poetry Contest (Single Entry) — Fall 2026
Before you apply
About this call
F(r)iction is a triannual print collection with an accompanying online log, positioned at the intersection of literary and visual culture. Its editorial scope favors work that is formally ambitious and emotionally resonant, and its contests serve as a principal route through which unsolicited submissions reach its readership. This single-entry poetry contest is one of the publication's recurring calls for new verse. The award structure is direct. A first prize of $300 is offered, along with consideration for publication in either the print collection or the online F(r)iction Log. Up to five finalists will also be considered for publication. The contest therefore functions less as a standalone prize than as a curated reading period, in which top selections may enter the magazine's editorial pipeline. Applicants should approach the single entry as a bounded and deliberate act within a larger editorial process. No judge has been named at the time of announcement. The submission fee is $10 USD, and the contest accepts poems of up to three pages. Prospective entrants should consult the organization directly for any further details regarding the adjudication process as they become available.
What to send
Limit: up to three pages