The Masters Review Chapbook Open A project of The Masters Review (see other related projects). This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (September 2025) 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 (above average for contests). 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 On Hiatus 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 On Hiatus 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. Expand section Poetry On Hiatus 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 The Masters Review Chapbook Open 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. 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 ProjectsThe Masters Review Best Emerging Writers Anthology Charges fees for all submissionsMasters Review BlogThe Masters Review Debut Fiction Prize CLOSED 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 Flash Challenge CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Masters Review New VoicesThe Masters Review Novel Excerpt Contest Charges fees for all submissionsThe Masters Review Prize for New Narratives CLOSED 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: 09 Sep 2025 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only