io Literary Journal Creative Nonfiction & Essays Contest A project of io Literary Journal (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2024). We provide the following information as an archive. About There is no theme for this contest, and we are open to all genres — personal, narrative, craft, etc. — but especially appreciate stories that speak to diverse and unique experiences touching on contemporary social issues. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $10 to $15 (below average to average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time contest Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 3,750 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,750 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: Social issues, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $200.Submissions:Methods: Email. 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 io Literary Journal Creative Nonfiction & Essays Contest 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 Projectsio Literary Journal DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsRefractions / IOLit Online BELIEVED DEFUNCT 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