The Headlight Review presents the Anthony Grooms Prize in Fiction
Deadline: August 31, 2025
The Headlight Review 2025 Anthony Grooms Prize in Fiction awards a first prize of $750 is awarded to the winning writer, along with 20 copies of the winning chapbook, published by The Headlight Review Press. The chapbook will be perfect-bound and feature a four-color cover. Submissions will run through August 31. Manuscripts are not to exceed 12,500 words. The content may include a single story, multiple stories, multiple flash stories, or a stand-alone novel excerpt. Finalists will be revealed by October 15 and will be judged by the esteemed author James Cherry. theheadlightreview.com