Kenyon Review Short Nonfiction Contest A project of Kenyon Review (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $24. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who have not yet published a book of nonfiction. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 15 November 2025* (approx. 118 days from now) through 31 December 2025.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word up to $450, and the winning author is awarded a full scholarship to attend the Kenyon Review Writers Workshops.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @kenyonreview.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @kenyonreview For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Subscribe Kenyon Review Short Nonfiction Contest Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $24.00. Most recent response reported was received on 02 Apr 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Dec 2024. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsKenyon ReviewKenyon Review Poetry Contest Charges fees for all submissionsKenyon Review Short Fiction Contest Charges fees for all submissionsKenyon Review Workshops DNQThe Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize for Young Writers 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: 18 Jun 2025Last Audited: 21 Apr 2025 Date Added: 17 Dec 2018We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.