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Ruminate Spiritual Nonfiction Prize

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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 EssayUp to 5,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp 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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 25 Mar 2021
Date Added: 28 Aug 2015

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