---
title: 2026 Short Fiction
description: Open call for short fiction (up to 3 pieces, 2000 words total) from ¡Pa'lante!, submitted via Submittable.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/6d613fdd-b48c-49bf-95e6-a883fc73d866
type: program
status: open
createdAt: "2026-10-24"
updatedAt: "2026-10-24"
programType: Open call
organization: Cerritos College
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/cerritos-college
deadline: "2026-11-30"
location: Norwalk, CA, United States
isOnline: true
disciplines:
  - fiction
  - writing
---

# 2026 Short Fiction

**Hosted by:** Cerritos College

**Type:** Open call | **Location:** Norwalk, CA, United States | **Deadline:** November 30, 2026

## About This Program

Up to 3 pieces of short fiction totaling no more than 2000 words. For submissions with multiple pieces, submit each piece separately. Include the word count in your submission. Please do not put your name anywhere on your submission. No AI-generated or AI-assisted work will be considered. All writing must be your original work.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** fiction, writing

### Additional Requirements

- Up to 3 pieces of short fiction totaling no more than 2000 words
- For submissions with multiple pieces, submit each piece separately
- Include the word count in your submission
- Do not put your name anywhere on your submission
- No AI-generated or AI-assisted work will be considered; all writing must be your original work

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 23, 2026
- **Deadline:** November 30, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://palante.submittable.com/submit/369544/2026-short-fiction