Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize

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This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (May 2025)

About

The Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize emphasizes innovation in form and content, and we want to see projects that push the boundaries of literary nonfiction. The Graywolf editors are particularly interested in new approaches to the personal essay, cultural and literary criticism, creative scholarship, and books exploring complex ideas from unexpected angles. We hope to be moved, challenged, and surprised. Please note that we are not interested in straightforward memoirs or journalistic reporting. Before submitting your manuscript for the prize, please look at the books previously published as winners of the prize or other Graywolf nonfiction titles for examples of the type of work that we are seeking.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1974

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Awarded biennially (every other year)

Nonfiction On Hiatus

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Book: More than 25,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $20,000 advance.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 09 May 2025