The Constance Rooke Creative Nonfiction Prize A project of The Malahat Review (see other related projects). About This prize was named after Connie Rooke (1942–2008), whose decade-long stewardship of The Malahat Review made it the go-to publication among Canadian literary magazines. The initial three Journey Prizes, among many other awards, came The Malahat Review’s way during her tenure as editor, along with a substantial increase in subscriptions. TMR considers creative nonfiction a genre that embraces, but is not limited to, the personal essay, memoir, narrative nonfiction, social commentary, travel writing, historical accounts, and biography, all enhanced by such elements as description, dramatic scenes, dialogue, and characterization. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is CAD $15 to $45 (below average to above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Malahat Review. Country of Publication Canada Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed The Constance Rooke Creative Nonfiction Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... History: General, Biographies. Memoir. Society/Culture. Travel.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $1,250.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. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @malahatreview.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @malahatreview Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Constance Rooke 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 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 70 min | 82.7 mean avg | 73.0 median | 105 max days (19.4 std dev) Pending 4 responses are pending (41 min | 44.5 mean avg | 45.0 median | 47 max days waiting | 2.6 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: CAD $35.00. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Oct 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:42 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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