MicroFiction Contest Guidelines 2026

A Very Important Note!

This is an exclusive invitation to you, our trusted writers. Please DO NOT forward or share it with others. Our brand new art, “Mezzanine,” is under exclusive contract and may not be shared with anyone else until its official launch!

* Send all submissions and queries to info@DandelionPress.com by the deadline noted for each contest. Stories received after the deadline will not be considered.

* Please, no phone inquiries

* Maximum word count: 1000

* Please note your age category: Adult or Young writer (18 and under). If a young writer, tell us your age.

* Include your contact information: phone and email.

* All submissions must be in a PDF format, attached to your email with all requested information. No hardcopy submissions.

* Only each contest’s winner will be notified.

* All entrants are automatically added to the Dandelion Press mailing list, including MicroFiction Contest announcements, and promotional offers.