The David Nathan Meyerson Fiction Prize
A project of Southwest Review (see other related projects).
Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2020). We provide the following information as an archive.
About
Named for the late David Nathan Meyerson (1967-1998), a therapist and talented writer who died before he was able to show to the greater world the full fruits of his literary potential, the prize consists of a cash prize and publication in SWR. With the generous support of Marlene, Marti, and Morton Meyerson, the award will continue to honor David Meyerson's memory by encouraging and taking notice of other writers of great promise.
Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
Country of Publication
United States |
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Publication Medium & Contest Frequency
PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Awarded 1 x per year. |
Fiction Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 7,500 words. |
TNovelette Novelette | 7,500 - 8,000 words. |
- Winner's Prize:
- We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Multi-Entries | Media |
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OK | OK | No | No | No | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
The David Nathan Meyerson Fiction Prize Submission Statistics
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Dates
Last Updated: 23 Feb 2021
Date Added: 15 Jan 2012
Before Submitting
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- 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.
- Include a SASE with all mailed submissions, queries, and requests for guidelines, unless the editor replies via email or guidelines state otherwise.
- Be professional, patient, and persistent.