Discovering the Undiscovered Competition A project of Grace Notes Books (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (April 2013) About Open to all forms of fiction or creative nonfiction including novels, memoirs, or collections of short fiction & essays! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Novella: 30,000 - 40,000 words. Fiction Collection: 30,000 - 200,000 words. Novel: 40,000 - 200,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + No royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). No royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:UnknownLengths: Book: 30,000 - 200,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + No royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). No royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Their webpage was not functioning on our last visit.Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Discovering the Undiscovered Competition Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsGrace Notes Books BELIEVED DEFUNCTNOTES Magazine BELIEVED DEFUNCTThe Undiscovered: Collected Poetry Competition BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only