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NDR Experimental Nonfiction Contest

A project of New Delta Review (see other related projects).

This project is believed to be defunct. (September 2022)

About

We’re looking for nonfiction pieces that experiment with innovative forms and fresh language. Hybrid texts, lyric essays, non-fiction prose poem series, diagrams, texts that incorporate visual elements, etc. Our definition of experimental is broad. If you see your work as operating outside of traditional definitions of nonfiction, send it our way.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2021

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Awarded 1 x per year

Nonfiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 5,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to 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: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Image. Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

NDR Experimental Nonfiction Contest Submission Statistics

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This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months.

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Before Submitting

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  • 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.

Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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