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The Marguerite McGlinn Prize for Fiction is a national short fiction contest. The prize includes a cash award, and includes an invitation to an awards dinner in October. The winning story appears in the winter print and online issue of Philadelphia Stories. The Marguerite McGlinn Prize for Fiction is made possible by the generous support of the McGlinn, Hansma, and Dry families.

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Important: Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to residents of the United States.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2009

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed
Dates:
Will be open to submissions from 13 March 2023* (approx. 32 days from now) through 15 June 2023. 0
Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
General General
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 8,000 words.
Winner's Prize:
We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No OK OKText format submissions
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* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.

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Dates

Last Updated: 17 Jan 2023
Last Checked: 09 Jan 2023 We check each active listing's guidelines page for changes once a month (if compliant).
Last Audited: 17 Jan 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 16 Jan 2012

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