The Masters Review Reprint Prize A project of The Masters Review (see other related projects). About For the first time ever, The Masters Review is looking for previously published work! Got a story or essay close to your heart that you want to revive interest in? This is the challenge for you. Or maybe the journal is no longer online, or no longer in print—The Masters Review is offering your work a new home. As always, there are no limitations on style or topic, but our primary interest is in literary prose. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $10 (below average for contests). Important: Reprints only. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Masters Review Reprint Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. More ChallengingThe Masters Review Reprint Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveThe Masters Review Reprint Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 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 $500 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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: Essay: Up to 6,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 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 $500 prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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. 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 Reprint Prize 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 51 reports from 50 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 35 min | 82.9 mean avg | 78.0 median | 133 max days (23.1 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 1.96 % of submissions accepted (133.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.00 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 98.04 % (81.0 avg. days per rejection) | 22.0 % personal, 52.0 % form, 26.0 % unspecified | 5.9 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 29 responses are pending (72 min | 77.3 mean avg | 76.0 median | 87 max days waiting | 5.3 std dev) from 28 different members 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 $10.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 10 Sep 2026 00:45 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! 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