Voyage Best Chapters Contest A project of Voyage: A Young Adult Literary Journal (see other related projects). Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2021). We provide the following information as an archive. About It’s that time of year when books are forged in the creative fires—something about the fall change inspires us. We want to see all that hard effort rewarded, and we warmly invite you to send us your favorite chapters from your novels! Roll up your sleeves, write relentlessly, and send us your best this December. We want the chapter that makes us ache for the rest of the book, that makes us desperate to spend more time in the world of your creation! We’re so excited to read your submissions and to discover all the wonderful books just waiting for their readers. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency Fiction Closed Audience:Young adults.Genres: Open to all/most Genres including: GeneralLengths: Novel Excerpt: Up to 5,000 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: Electronic submissions. 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Voyage Best Chapters Contest 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsHistorical Fiction Challenge CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsRefractions: Genre Flash Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted MagazineUncharted Magazine Cinematic Short Story Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Horror and Thriller Short Story Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Horror Challenge Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Short Story Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Science Fiction & Fantasy First Chapter Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage Anthology Contest CLOSED Charges fees for some submissionsVoyage Book-Pitch Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage First Chapters Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage YA Open CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage YA Short Story Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsYoung Adults Write YA Contest CLOSED 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: 17 Mar 2025Date Added: 14 Dec 2021