Novel Slices Contest

A project of Novel Slices

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2024). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

We're dedicated to real excerpts that feel like they come from novels we want to read -- they may pop us into the action and leave us hanging at the end. Each issue includes 5 winning novel excerpts from our contest across a variety of styles and genres.

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

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2020

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Awarded 2 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Awarded 2 x per year

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Novel Excerpt: 4,000 - 6,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

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.

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Novel Slices Contest Submission Statistics

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This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months.

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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.

Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026