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Issue 83 - American Short Fiction
Issue 83 - American Short Fiction
In Manuel Gonzales’ surprising, irreverent story, Lucy Harrison, a performance artist trying to build something meaningful out of her family’s messy past, almost accidentally stumbles onto the redemptive power of making things. Lucy isn’t the issue’s only artist. If her story is one of creating meaning through layering, Ammi Keller’s Nine, an outsider artist and […]
The 2026 Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize -
The 2026 Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize -
We’re so pleased to announce that our judge for this year’s Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize will be Rachel Khong, author of the New York Times bestselling novel Real Americans, the award-winning novel Goodbye, Vitamin, and the new story collection My Dear You, out from Knopf in April 2026. Khong lives in Los Angeles, where she teaches creative writing in a collective called The Dream Slide. The deadline to submit to the Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize is June 1, 2026. In addition to publication and a $3,000 prize, in partnership with the Tasajillo Residency, we are excited to once again offer the winning writer an all-expenses-paid writing retreat at a beautiful, remote cabin on idyllic land that neighbors the Halifax Ranch, just outside of Austin in Kyle, Texas.
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Give to American Short Fiction | Amplify Austin Day 2026
Give to American Short Fiction | Amplify Austin Day 2026
I’m ready to support American Short Fiction on March 4, 2026 during Amplify Austin Day 2026. Learn more about American Short Fiction and all the other organizations participating in Amplify Austin Day 2026.
MFA for All Fall 2025: Dan Chaon, Jonathan Lethem, and Katie Kitamura!
MFA for All Fall 2025: Dan Chaon, Jonathan Lethem, and Katie Kitamura!
Donate Now | The Battlefield of the Imagination by American Short Fiction
Donate Now | The Battlefield of the Imagination by American Short Fiction
Dear Friends,We are writing to you at a time of great uncertainty amidst the ongoing cuts to federal arts funding and other threats to artistic and intellectual freedo...
The 2025 Halifax Prize Winners - American Short Fiction
The 2025 Halifax Prize Winners - American Short Fiction
We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year's Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize, judged by Eric Puchner. We consider it our privilege to have spent time with so many terrific submissions—thank you for giving us the opportunity to read your work. Congratulations to the winners!
ASF Goes Back to School: Instructor Form
ASF Goes Back to School: Instructor Form
As students head back to college this fall, we’re relaunching our annual ASF Goes Back to School campaign! If you’re teaching a college-level creative writing workshop or lit class and would like back issues to give to your students, please fill out the form below. Please note: supplies are limited and choice of issue will be at our discretion. We will be in touch if we are able to accommodate your request this year.
Susan Choi in Conversation with Deb Olin Unferth - RSVP
Susan Choi in Conversation with Deb Olin Unferth - RSVP
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 American Short(er) Fiction Prize - American Short Fiction
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 American Short(er) Fiction Prize - American Short Fiction
We are delighted to announce that Tony Tulathimutte has chosen the winners of our 2025 American Short(er) Fiction Contest. Thank you to our judge and to everyone who submitted—it is always inspiring to read your work. Congratulations to the winners!
Issue 82: Lydi Conklin, Annie Liontas, Kyle McCarthy, Carrie R. Moore, KJ Nakazawa-Kern, and Colleen Rosenfeld.
Issue 82: Lydi Conklin, Annie Liontas, Kyle McCarthy, Carrie R. Moore, KJ Nakazawa-Kern, and Colleen Rosenfeld.
ISSUE 82 Featuring new stories by Lydi Conklin, Annie Liontas, Kyle McCarthy, Carrie R. Moore, KJ Nakazawa-Kern, and Colleen Rosenfeld. Lydi Conklin,
The Stars at Night 2025 - Photo Album ✨
The Stars at Night 2025 - Photo Album ✨
The Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize - American Short Fiction
The Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize - American Short Fiction
The Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize We’re so pleased to announce that our judge for this year’s Halifax Ranch Fiction Prize will be Eric Puchner, author of
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