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The Masters Review Debut Fiction Prize

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Since day one, our mission has been to support new and emerging writers by providing a platform that celebrates their work. This year, we are excited to announce a new contest devoted specifically to brand new fiction writers. The Debut Fiction Prize will honor the work of writers who display tremendous promise in their craft. Our goal is to provide a boost for these writers at the very beginning stages of their career and help them take the next steps forward.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for writers from historically marginalized or underrepresented groups (limited quota). The fee is USD $20.
Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to debut fiction writers (see their site for definition).
Submission Caps: They may close to free submissions if they reach their quota. Check before submitting.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency.

Fiction Open Fee-based
Dates:

Open to fiction submissions through 06 April 2025* (approx. 14 days from now). 5

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 6,000 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 $3,000 for first prize.

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.
* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.

The Masters Review Debut Fiction Prize 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.
AccuracyWe have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Pending8 responses are pending (6 min | 17.8 mean avg | 20.5 median | 63 max days waiting | 20.1 std dev) from 8 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00.
Most recent response reported was received on 19 Mar 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Jan 2025.

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Dates

Last Updated: 04 Feb 2025
Last Audited: 20 Dec 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 20 Dec 2024

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