Metatron Prize for Rising Authors

A project of Metatron Press (see other related projects).

This project is believed to be defunct. (September 2022)

About

Metatron is devoted to publishing new perspectives in literature that reflect the experiences and sensibilities of our time. The best way to know what kind of work we’re looking for is to be familiar with our catalogue. Read our books. Read our blog. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. We have eclectic tastes.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada

Established in 2015

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Awarded 1 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.
Novella: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 15000 to 40000 words).
Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). Unknown 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: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poetry Collection: 30 pages or more.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026