American Buffalo Books Fiction Prize
Deadline February 28 (must be received by this date; don't enter before February 1), formerly March 2. Neutral free contest gives publication and $500 for a novel, 40,000-80,000 words, that is "set in or explores the Midwest and/or the Great Plains". Former and current Kansas State University students are ineligible. Early entry is strongly encouraged because sponsor has a submissions cap of 100 manuscripts. Enter online.
Source: https://buffalobooks.submittable.com
Published: January 15, 2026
