The Mollie Savage Memorial Writing Contest A project of Toasted Cheese Literary Journal (see other related projects). About The Mollie Savage Memorial Writing Contest (formerly Three Cheers and a Tiger) is a 48-hour short story writing contest. The contest was renamed in 2021 in honor of Mollie Savage, the winner of the inaugural Three Cheers and a Tiger contest in 2001. Mollie later became an editor at Toasted Cheese. She passed away in 2013. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Important: Length and genre requirements vary. Check current guidelines before submitting. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Toasted Cheese Literary Journal. 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 Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 18 September 2026 12:00 AM EDT (in 5 days, 20 hours) through 20 September 2026.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Science Fiction/Fantasy (21 Sep 2026 03:59 UTC)2Winner's Prize:No monetary payment No monetary payment. Details: Amazon gift card.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @toastedcheese.ljX (Twitter) @toasted_cheese Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Mollie Savage Memorial Writing Contest 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: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 26 Oct 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Sep 2025. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 03:15 UTC (4 hours, 2 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! Related ProjectsDead of Winter Horror Fiction Writing ContestA Midsummer Tale Narrative Writing ContestToasted Cheese Literary Journal 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: 25 Jun 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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