$3,500 Masters Review Winter Short Story Award

Sunday, February 1

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We’re looking for original, stellar stories that only you can tell, either fiction or narrative nonfiction, up to 6,000 words! Jim Shepard will serve as this year’s guest judge. This year’s contest runs from December 1, 2025, to February 1, 2026, and is open to any writer who has not published a novel or memoir with a major press. The first-place winner will receive a $3,000 grand prize, while the second- and third-place winners will receive $300 and $200, respectively. We publish all winning pieces online. All winners will also receive agency review from our six partnered agencies.

Submit your work: https://themastersreview.submittable.com/submit/

Add to Calendar 2026/02/01 00:00:00 2026/02/01 23:59:59 $3,500 Masters Review Winter Short Story Award We’re looking for original, stellar stories that only you can tell, either fiction or narrative nonfiction, up to 6,000 words! Jim Shepard will serve as this year’s guest judge. This year’s contest runs from December 1, 2025, to February 1, 2026, and is open to any writer who has not published a novel or memoir with a major press. The first-place winner will receive a $3,000 grand prize, while the second- and third-place winners will receive $300 and $200, respectively. We publish all winning pieces online. All winners will also receive agency review from our six partnered agencies.

Submit your work: https://themastersreview.submittable.com/submit/ true MM/DD/YYYY 30 OPAQUE aFbqdYDHTzjedDwPVmbl215555

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