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The 2nd New Voices Fiction Award Fee: usd $15.00 Open

Closes on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 93 days).

First Place

$200 Cash Prize
Publication of the winning story on The Jitney
Featured author interview published alongside the story

Second Place

$50 Cash Prize
Publication in The Jitney
Featured author interview published alongside the story

Third Place

Publication in The Jitney

Eligibility

Open internationally
No age restrictions
Writers of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to submit
Must be in English

Submission Guidelines

Fiction or creative non-fiction
Any genre accepted
Length: 250 words to 2,000 words
Stories must be original and previously unpublished
Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but authors must notify us immediately if the story is accepted elsewhere.

Formatting Requirements

Times New Roman
12-point font
Double-spaced
PDF File
Standard document margins
Include page numbers

AI Policy

Submissions must be the original work of the author. Stories generated wholly or substantially through artificial intelligence tools are not eligible. The editorial team reserves the right to disqualify any submission suspected of violating this policy.

By submitting, entrants agree that if their story is selected for publication, the publisher acquires:

First North American Serial Rights: Authors retain full copyright to their work. Rights revert to the author after initial publication.

Submit

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