The Masters Review Short Story Award For New Writers A project of The Masters Review (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for limited waivers available for historically marginalized or underrepresented groups. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to emerging writers (those who have not published or contracted a single-author book-length work with a major press). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Masters Review Short Story Award For New Writers's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Normal AcceptanceThe Masters Review Short Story Award For New Writers's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for contests. ResponsiveThe Masters Review Short Story Award For New Writers's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $3,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $3,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @the_masters_reviewX (Twitter) @MastersReview For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Masters Review Short Story Award For New Writers 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 91 reports from 83 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 22 min | 77.1 mean avg | 70.5 median | 158 max days (314.6 std dev) Responses 95.61 % Acceptances: 2.20 % of submissions accepted (153.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.41 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 93.41 % (74.5 avg. days per rejection) | 21.2 % personal, 60.0 % form, 18.8 % unspecified | 2.2 % shortlisted Non-Responses 1.10 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 1.10 % (152.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 3.30 % (78.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 39 responses are pending (15 min | 50.6 mean avg | 42.0 median | 227 max days waiting | 710.8 std dev) from 36 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 20 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 May 2026. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 18:30 UTC (3 hours, 20 minutes ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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