Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest

$1,000

Fee: $20

📅 Submissions: May 15, 2026 – August 1, 2026✅ Accepting Submissions

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Our annual summer nonfiction contest opens May 15th to all types of creative nonfiction essays up to 5,000 words. The winner will receive $1,000 and publication in our Spring 2027 issue . This year's guest judge is…

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