The Journal Non/Fiction Collection Prize A project of The Journal: a literary magazine (see other related projects). About The Non/Fiction Collection Prize is awarded to a book-length collection of short stories, essays, or a combination of the two. The prize (which in previous iterations was known as the Sandstone Prize and The Ohio State University Prize in Short Fiction) carries a cash award and publication with The Ohio State University Press under its standard contract. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is USD $12.50 to $25. Important: BIPOC writers have a reduced fee. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Journal: a literary magazine. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General.Lengths: Fiction Collection: 37,500 - 87,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1500.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Nonfiction Collection: 37,500 - 87,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + Unknown royalties Semi-pro advance. Unknown royalties. Details: USD $1500.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:Instagram @osuthejournalX (Twitter) @osuthejournal For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Subscribe The Journal Non/Fiction Collection Prize Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 12 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 0 min | 92.1 mean avg | 142.0 median | 398 max days (104.0 std dev) Responses 91.67 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 91.67 % (85.2 avg. days per rejection) | 18.2 % personal, 18.2 % form, 63.6 % unspecified | 41.7 % shortlisted Non-Responses 8.33 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 8.33 % (398.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: - Pending 1 response is pending (76 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $25.00. Most recent response reported was received on 10 Jun 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Jun 2025. 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 ProjectsThe Journal Contests DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsThe Journal/Charles B. Wheeler Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsThe Journal: a literary magazine 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: 13 May 2025Last Audited: 13 May 2025 Date Added: 28 Aug 2012We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.