Omnidawn Publishing, long recognized for its commitment to innovative and speculative writing, presents the 2027 Fabulist Fiction Contest. This annual competition seeks a full-length manuscript of fabulist fiction—a mode that embraces the strange, the allegorical, and the fantastical while remaining grounded in literary craft. The contest is open to writers at any stage of their career, with no restriction on prior publication history. The winning author will receive a $1,000 cash prize, publication of their manuscript by Omnidawn, and 20 copies of the finished book. Omnidawn's catalog is distinguished by its attention to work that challenges conventional narrative boundaries, and the Fabulist Fiction Contest reflects this curatorial vision. The press has a history of championing voices that blend genre elements with literary sensibility, making this an ideal venue for manuscripts that resist easy categorization. Submissions are accepted online only, with a reading fee of $25. The deadline is October 16, 2026. Writers should prepare a complete manuscript, as no partial submissions will be considered. Omnidawn's contests are judged by established writers in the field, ensuring that each entry receives thoughtful consideration. This is not a venue for commercial fiction or straightforward realism; rather, it is a home for stories that operate in the liminal space between the real and the impossible.