Young Writers Nonfiction Project A project of Consequence (see other related projects). About The Young Writers Nonfiction Project is an annual mentorship initiative pairing emerging writers ages fifteen to twenty-four with experienced editors to help them develop personal essays on war, trauma, or witness. A selection of these essays are then published in a digital magazine, which is free and accessible through this site. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for “tip jar” submissions. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to ages 15 to 24. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 15 January 2027* (approx. 72 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Memoir: See guidelines. Society/Culture: War/Military issues, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Theme:Food & Story (05 Jan 2027*)Winner's Prize:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @consequencef.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @consequenceforumLinkedIn LinkedInThreads @consequenceforum Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Link to Duotrope Young Writers Nonfiction Project 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsConsequenceThe Consequence Magazine Poetry Prize CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsThe Consequence Prize in Fiction CLOSED 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 Nov 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