Ruminate Spiritual Nonfiction Prize A project of Ruminate Magazine (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (February 2017). We provide the following information as an archive. About After many requests from the Ruminate community, we are excited to announce our new Spiritual Nonfiction Prize. What we mean by “spiritual nonfiction” is, as author Phillip Zaleski put it, “prose that deals with the bedrock of human existence–why we are here, where we are going and how we can comport ourselves with dignity along the way.” We welcome submissions that engage all world religions and all forms of expression of spirituality, faith, and doubt. We look forward to reading your work! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Religion/Spirituality: General, See guidelines.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: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 Ruminate Spiritual Nonfiction Prize 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 ProjectsKalos Visual Art Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsRuminate Broadside Poetry Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsRuminate Magazine CLOSED Charges fees for some submissionsRuminate Magazine Poetry Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsVanderMey Nonfiction Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Waking Flash Prose Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Waking: Ruminate Online CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsWilliam Van Dyke Short Story Prize DNQ 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: 22 May 2026 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