Terry Tempest Williams Creative Nonfiction Prize A project of North American 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 $23 (above average for contests). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Terry Tempest Williams Creative Nonfiction Prize's overall average response time is within a normal range for contests. Nonfiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027 12:00 AM CST (in 108 days) through 02 April 2027.2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 500 - 10,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 500 - 10,000 words. Book Excerpt: 500 - 10,000 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 $1,000 winner prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @northamerreview.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @northamericanreview Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Terry Tempest Williams Creative 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 66 min | 80.2 mean avg | 70.0 median | 101 max days (17.7 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $23.00. Submissions are acknowledged within 5 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 05 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 15:50 UTC (5 hours, 46 minutes 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 ProjectsGas Station Pulp DNQJames Hearst Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsKurt Vonnegut Speculative Fiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsNorth American Review Charges fees for some submissionsNorth American Review Short Story Prize 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: 28 Jun 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