Global literary opportunity for emerging writers. Open internationally. Awards $5,000. Deadline June 15. Entry fee $27.
About the Opportunity
The Narrative Prize is an annual award given for outstanding works in various literary genres published by new or emerging writers in Narrative.
- Program Objective:
- Recognizing and rewarding exceptional literary contributions from new or emerging writers.
- Award Categories:
- Short stories
- Novel excerpts
- Poems
- One-act plays
- Graphic stories
- Literary nonfiction
- Judging Criteria:
- Entries are judged by Narrative magazine’s editors.
- The prize is not a contest but an award for the best work published each year.
Who Can Apply?
| Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Students | Open to students |
| Professionals | Open to professionals |
| Age Restriction | No specific age restriction |
| Country or Region | International |
| Academic Requirement | None specified |
| Other Criteria | Works must be published in Narrative by new or emerging writers. |
| Restrictions | The prize is announced in awarded only among writers whose work were published in Narrative by a new or emerging writer. |
Deadline
- Submission Deadline: June 15 annually.
Award
The $5,000 Narrative Prize is awarded annually for the best work in various categories.
Entry Fee
- Entry Fee: $27
FAQ
Q: What genres are eligible for the Narrative Prize?
- A: Short stories, novel excerpts, poems, one-act plays, graphic stories, and literary nonfiction.
Q: Is there an age restriction for applicants?
- A: No, there is no specific age restriction.
Q: When is the deadline for submissions?
- A: The deadline for entries is June 15 annually.
Q: How is the winner determined?
- A: The prize is judged by the magazine’s editors, and in some years, it may be divided between winners.
Q: Can works that have been previously published be submitted?
- A: Yes, works must be published by new or emerging writers in Narrative.
Word Count Guidelines
- Short Short Story: 500 to 2,000 words.
- Manuscripts (2,000 to 15,000 words):
- Short stories, essays, one-act plays, and other complete short works.
- Novellas (15,000 to 40,000 words):
- Submit the first 15,000 words with a synopsis.
- Poetry: Up to five poems in a single file.
- One-Act Plays: Up to 15,000 words.
- Narrative Outloud Audio/Video Prose: Up to ten minutes.
- Readers’ Narratives: Up to 1,500 words.
More Information
- Target Participants Anyone, Students, Professionals
- Award Type Prize-money
- Program Frequency Yearly