The Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Contest
Deadline: March 6, 2026
The Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Contest is sponsored by the stage and radio series Selected Shorts. This long-running series at Symphony Space in New York City celebrates the art of the short story by having stars of stage and screen read aloud the works of established and emerging writers. Selected Shorts is recorded for Public Radio and heard nationally on both the radio and its weekly podcast.
This year's contest will be judged by Simon Rich (All In, Glory Days). The winning work will be performed at Selected Shorts by an actor in spring 2026, and published on Electric Literature. The winning writer will receive $1,000 and a free 10-week course with Gotham Writers.
- Entries should be unpublished
- Length: 750 words or fewer
- Stories can be on any theme
- There is a fee of $25 to enter
- Writers of all ages and nationalities are eligible
