The Annie Dillard Award for Creative Nonfiction A project of Bellingham Review (see other related projects). About Born April 30, 1945, Annie Dillard is best known for her nature-themed writing. She has explored her past and present dealings with nature through poetry, essays and novels. Often compared to Thoreau and other transcendentalist writers, Dillard is unique in her defiance of any strict categorization. As she examines the natural world, her subjects move between wildlife, God and the human condition. Among the nine book-length publications Dillard has published over the past twenty years, her use of multiple genres allows her to seamlessly move from Virginia creeks, to the Puget Sound, to the Galapagos Islands. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterThe Annie Dillard Award for Creative Nonfiction's overall average response time is faster than most contests. Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 February 2027* (approx. 142 days from now) through 15 March 2027.3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces. Essay: 1,500 - 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,500 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 winner's prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are 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 @bellingham_reviewX (Twitter) @thebhreview Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Annie Dillard Award for Creative Nonfiction 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 33 min | 53.8 mean avg | 57.0 median | 65 max days (1,125.7 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $15.00. Most recent response reported was received on 04 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:43 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! 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