The Christina Luz-Silva Literary Prize for Fiction A project of DILIM Press (see other related projects). About The Christina Luz-Silva Literary Prize for Fiction is awarded every odd-numbered year to the author of one full-length manuscript of literary fiction: short stories, flash fiction, poetry, a novella, or exploratory/crossover work.The Luz and Silva families of Lipa City, Batangas province in the Philippines were distinguished families who rose to prominence in the region’s “Golden Era” in the nineteenth century. The Philippines at this time became one of the world’s leading coffee producers.The Luz family was known as a cultured household. They were patrons of the arts, architecture, cultural heritage, literary works, and journalism.Silva family members were involved with coffee, managed a transport business and an ice plant, and provided electrical power to the town.Together, the descendants of this family carry an entrepreneurial spirit imbued with an appreciation of Filipino heritage: they work to build deep roots in community engagement and celebrate modern Pinoy culture. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to those with a ties to the Philippines. Country of Publication Philippines Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded biennially (every other year) AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 15 September 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 12 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novella: 15,000 - 40,000 words. Fiction Collection: Up to 90,000 words. Novel: 40,000 - 90,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Limited Demographic:Food (16 Sep 2026 03:59 UTC)Winner's Prize:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $1,000.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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. Go to contest webpage Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @dilim.press For the Editor(s): Link to Duotrope The Christina Luz-Silva Literary Prize for Fiction 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsDILIM Anthology Series Charges fees for all submissions 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: 02 Sep 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