December, 2025
Event Details
The Danahy Fiction Prize is an award of $1,000 and publication in Tampa Review given annually for a previously unpublished work of short fiction. Each entrant also receives one issue
Event Details
The Danahy Fiction Prize is an award of $1,000 and publication in Tampa Review given annually for a previously unpublished work of short fiction. Each entrant also receives one issue of Tampa Review (mailed to any U.S. address; international subscribers will receive a digital issue).
Submissions must be original, previously unpublished short fiction. A nonrefundable handling fee of $20 is required for each manuscript submitted.
Judging is by the editors of Tampa Review and all entries will be considered for publication.
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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