Cloudbank Contest
On December 15, 2025, we will begin accepting submissions for the Cloudbank 20 Contest.
A prize of $200 is awarded for one poem or flash fiction.
Reading fee is $15 and covers up to five poems/flash fiction pieces. Flash fiction should be no more than 500 words.
- All writers who enter the contest receive a two-issue subscription to Cloudbank magazine. The subscription starts with the current issue, unless requested otherwise. Current subscribers receive a two-issue extension on their subscription.
- To submit via Submittable click here.
- Submitted work may not have been published elsewhere, including online journals.
- Simultaneous submissions are accepted. Please let us know if work is accepted elsewhere.
- Two contributors’ copies are sent to writers whose poetry and/or flash fiction appears in the magazine.