The Lascaux Prize in Creative Nonfiction A project of The Lascaux Review (see other related projects). About Creative nonfiction may include memoirs, chronicles, personal essays, humorous perspectives, literary journalism—anything the author has witnessed, experienced, or discovered. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2019 Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Nonfiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 30 September 2025* (approx. 73 days from now).4Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 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.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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.* 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:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @LascauxReview For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) The Lascaux Prize in Creative Nonfiction 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 9 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 27 min | 44.9 mean avg | 35.0 median | 174 max days (57.8 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (13 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $15.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Jul 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 13 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 ProjectsCafe Blog DNQEasy Street ON HIATUSThe Great American Sentence Contest ON HIATUSThe Lascaux Prize in Flash Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsThe Lascaux Prize in Poetry Charges fees for all submissionsThe Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction Charges fees for all submissionsThe Lascaux ReviewThe Portal Prize for Speculative Fiction ON HIATUS 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: 02 Jul 2025Last Audited: 02 Jul 2025 Date Added: 01 Mar 2019We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.