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The Letter Review Prize
March 28, 2026International
A rapid-turnaround publication prize offering significant cash incentives alongside traditional journal dissemination. It accepts short fiction, books, and poetry.
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$3,000 USD total prize pool plus high-visibility publication. A rapid-turnaround publication prize.
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Open to short fiction (up to 5,000 words), Books, and Poetry (up to 70 lines).
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- Language
- No specific requirement
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$3,000 USD total prize pool
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$20-$30 USD
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