Narrative Prize


The $5,000 Narrative Prize is awarded annually for the best short story, novel excerpt, poem, one-act play, graphic story, or work of literary nonfiction by a new or emerging writer. All works published in the magazine each year are considered for the prize. During each year, previously unpublished works may be submitted for consideration for the Narrative Prize.

The deadline for entries for each year’s award is June 15. Works submitted after June 15 are considered for the following year’s prize.


The prize is announced in October and is given to the best work published by a new or emerging writer, as judged by the magazine’s editors. In some years the prize may be divided between winners when more than one work merits the award. The Narrative Prize is not a contest but an award.

Click here to submit your work. (See our Guidelines.)


Narrative Prize Winners