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The Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize emphasizes innovation in form and content, and we want to see projects that test the boundaries of literary nonfiction. The Graywolf editors are particularly interested in new approaches to the personal essay, cultural and literary criticism, creative scholarship, and books exploring complex ideas from unexpected angles. We hope to be moved, challenged, and surprised. Please note that we are not interested in straightforward memoirs or journalistic reporting. Before submitting your manuscript for the prize, please look at the books previously published as winners of the prize or other Graywolf nonfiction titles for examples of the type of work that we are seeking.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 1974

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded biennially (every other year).

Nonfiction Temp Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Book BookMore than 25,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance (US$2000 or more). Unknown 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 NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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AccuracyWe have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months.
Pending12 responses are pending (76 min | 82.3 mean avg | 77.5 median | 100 max days waiting | 8.7 std dev) from 12 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

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Dates

Last Updated: 14 May 2024
Last Audited: 12 Feb 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 14 May 2014

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