Montana Prize in Fiction A project of CutBank Literary Magazine (see other related projects). We list other projects with similar titles. Please ensure you report any submissions under the correct listing. About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year 30 members set this contest as a Favorite. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 December 2025* (approx. 167 days from now) through 01 February 2026.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 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 $500 winner's prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @cutbankmagX (Twitter) @cutbankonline For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Subscribe Montana Prize in Fiction Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 66 min | 90.0 mean avg | 90.0 median | 114 max days (24.0 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Apr 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Jan 2025. 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 ProjectsAll Accounts and Mixture BELIEVED DEFUNCTBig Sky, Small Prose: A Flash Prose Exclusive CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsBig Sky, Small Prose: Flash Contest Charges fees for all submissionsCutBank Chapbook Contest Charges fees for all submissionsCutBank Literary Magazine Charges fees for all submissionsCutBank Online DNQMontana Prize in Creative Nonfiction Charges fees for all submissionsPatricia Goedicke Prize in Poetry 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: 11 Mar 2025Last Audited: 14 Jan 2025 Date Added: 15 Jan 2012We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.