The Newfound Prose Prize A project of Newfound Journal (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (May 2024) About The Newfound Prose Prize is awarded to a chapbook-length work of exceptional fiction or creative nonfiction. The work may be in the form of a long story or essay or a collection of short pieces. Other than the page limit, the only formal requirement is that some aspect of the work must inform or explore how place shapes identity, imagination, and understanding. 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 Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 3,750 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words. Fiction Collection: 3,750 - 15,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Place/Regions: General, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + >= 15% royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). ≥ 15% royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 3,750 - 15,000 words. Nonfiction Collection: 3,750 - 15,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Place/Regions: General, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) + >= 15% royalties Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999). ≥ 15% royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe The Newfound Prose 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsEmerging Poets Chapbook Series DNQHothouse Magazine CLOSEDNewfound Journal DNQ 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: 12 Mar 2025 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