Alex Albright Creative Nonfiction Prize A project of North Carolina Literary Review (see other related projects). About The Alex Albright Creative Nonfiction Prize competition is open to any writer who fits the NCLR definition of a North Carolina writer: anyone who currently lives in North Carolina, has lived in North Carolina, or uses North Carolina as subject matter. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $18 to $30 (average to above average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to those who live in, have lived in, or are writing about North Carolina. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of North Carolina Literary Review. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 January 2027* (approx. 125 days from now) through 01 March 2027.1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, People in a specific region.Lengths: Essay: Up to 7,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $250 and up to $1,000.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @ncliteraryreviewX (Twitter) @NCLitReview Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Alex Albright Creative Nonfiction Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 26 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Feb 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:44 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsDoris Betts Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsJaki Shelton Green Performance Poetry Prize ON HIATUSJames Applewhite Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsNorth Carolina Literary Review Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 06 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only