Award (published work)
Edgar Awards 2027 (works published in 2026)
Mystery Writers of America
DeadlineDec 7, 2026Hard final date for Oct–Dec 2026 releases; earlier months had earlier suggested dates
- Pay / prize
- Edgar Award (no cash)
- Entry fee
- See MWA
- Length
- Short story category: 1,000–22,000
- Eligibility & notes
- First US publication in 2026 by an MWA-approved publisher; publishers usually submit. Includes the Robert L. Fish Award for a debut short story.
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
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