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The Masters Review Summer Short Story Award for New Writers 2026
Deadline: Sun 30 Aug 2026
For over ten years, The Masters Review's Short Story Award has connected emerging writers with some of the industry’s top literary agents. We’re looking for standout stories—fiction or narrative nonfiction, up to 6,000 words—in a voice that is unmistakably yours.
The contest is open to any writer who has not published a
novel or memoir with a major press. International submissions are allowed,
provided the work is written primarily in English.
The first-place winner of this contest, selected by our
guest judge, will receive a $3,000 grand prize, along with online publication.
Second- and third-place finalists will receive $300 and $200 respectively,
along with online publication.
The entry fee is $20.
This year’s guest judge is Whiting Award winner Weike Wang.
Find out more here
Deadline: 11:59pm PDT on Sunday August 30, 2026.
Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International
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