CRAFT Creative Nonfiction Award A project of CRAFT (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2023). We provide the following information as an archive. About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Nonfiction Closed We review literary nonfiction, but are open to a variety of genres and styles including memoir, lyric essays, personal essays, narrative nonfiction, and experimental prose—our only requirement is that you show excellence in your craftAudience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Essay: 1,000 - 6,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.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. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update CRAFT Creative Nonfiction Award 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsCRAFTCRAFT Award for Excellence CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT Character Sketch Challenge CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT Dialogue Challenge Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT Elements Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT First Chapters Contest Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT Flash Fiction Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT Flash Prose Prize Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT Hybrid Writing Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT Memoir Excerpt & Essay Contest Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT Novelette Print Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsCRAFT Short Fiction Prize 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: 11 Mar 2025 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