Southword Creative Non-Fiction Award A project of Southword (see other related projects). About We are looking for compelling writing, as memoir or as innovative essays or as an admixture of both. Simon Van Booy, Sandra Beasley, Thomas Lynch, Kim Addonizio & Yoko Tawada have all published creative non-fiction in Southword, why not join that illustrious company? Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is EUR €20 (above average for contests). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Southword. Country of Publication & Year Established Ireland Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded irregularly AI Policy Unknown AI policy Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 November 2026* (approx. 50 days from now) through 31 January 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: EUR €1,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 @munsterlitcentre.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @munsterliteraturecentre Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Southword Creative Non-Fiction Award 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects 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 Most recent response reported was received on 18 Sep 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 22 Apr 2025. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 23:44 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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 ProjectsFool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition Charges fees for all submissionsThe Gregory O'Donoghue International Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Seán Ó Faoláin Short Story Competition Charges fees for all submissionsSouthwordSouthword Editor's Poetry Award Charges fees for all submissionsSouthword Fiction Chapbook Competition 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: 27 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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