The Masters Review Chapbook Open A project of The Masters Review (see other related projects). About We’re seeking to celebrate bold, original voices within a single, cohesive manuscript. We’re interested in collections of short fiction, essays, flash fiction, novellas/novelettes, and any combination thereof, provided the manuscripts are complete (no excerpts, chapters, works-in-progress, or other incomplete work), and function cohesively. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $25. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Fiction Collection: Up to 11,250 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance. Unknown royalties. 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: Nonfiction Collection: Up to 11,250 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance. Unknown royalties. 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 Poetry Closed This project has permanently closed to submissions in this category. 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 Chapbook Open 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 17 reports from 14 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 0 min | 63.6 mean avg | 69.0 median | 205 max days (47.5 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 100.00 % (63.6 avg. days per rejection) | 11.8 % personal, 47.1 % form, 41.2 % unspecified | 11.8 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: - Pending 1 response is pending (217 days waiting). 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 $25.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 May 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Dec 2024. 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 ProjectsThe Masters Review Best Emerging Writers Anthology Charges fees for all submissionsMasters Review BlogThe Masters Review Debut Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Masters Review Fall Fiction Contest ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissionsThe Masters Review Featured Flash Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Masters Review New VoicesThe Masters Review Novel Excerpt Contest Charges fees for all submissionsThe Masters Review Reprint Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Masters Review Short Story Award For New Writers Charges fees for all submissionsOctober Scarefest! CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsSeptember Selects CLOSED 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: 13 Jul 2025Last Audited: 13 Jul 2025 Date Added: 08 Sep 2020We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.