The Masters Review New Voices A project of The Masters Review (see other related projects). We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About New Voices is open to any new and emerging author who has not published a work of fiction or narrative nonfiction of novel length. You must not have a novel forthcoming at the time of submission. New Voices are published online only and will feature a number of stories from new authors each month. Stories published in New Voices have been selected for The Best Small Fictions and Best of The Net anthologies. The Masters Review anthology is also a finalist for a 2015 INDIE FAB award in short stories and anthologies. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for editorial feedback and expedited responses. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to those who have not yet published a full-length work [see site for full details]. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Masters Review New Voices's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingThe Masters Review New Voices's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveThe Masters Review New Voices's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open 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.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $100 for flash; $200 for longer stories.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $100 for flash; $200 for longer works.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website 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 New Voices 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 project ranks among the 25 Most Challenging Fiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 243 reports from 176 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 63.8 mean avg | 59.0 median | 212 max days (43.4 std dev) Responses 94.65 % Acceptances: 0.41 % of submissions accepted (20.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 0.57 % 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: 94.24 % (65.2 avg. days per rejection) | 14.0 % personal, 67.3 % form, 18.8 % unspecified | 0.8 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.35 % (36.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 42 responses are pending (1 min | 36.4 mean avg | 35.0 median | 100 max days waiting | 62.6 std dev) from 39 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 84 days. (32.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 84 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 84 days have passed. The most common submission tip paid: USD $20.00. (5.2 % reported giving a tip.) Submissions are acknowledged within 3 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 06 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 19:45 UTC (1 hour, 40 minutes 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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