The 2027 International Voices in Creative Nonfiction Competition is now open for submissions.
Submission Guidelines:
1. Eligibility:
The competition is open to writers worldwide.
Submissions must be in English and unpublished (that includes self-published). Submissions written by AI will be disqualified.
VLP authors and staff are not eligible to enter.
We welcome submissions from marginalized voices including, but not limited to:
Age
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
Body positivity
Chronic illness
LatinX
LGBTQ+
Neurodivergent
People living with disabilities (intellectual and physical)
People living with HIV
People with a history of incarceration
Sex workers
Undocumented people
Unhoused people
Women
2. Next Submission Period:Submissions open on February 1, 2026.
Submissions close on July 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM (UTC+2).
3. Submission Process:Submit your creative nonfiction manuscript via Submittable.
Each submission requires a $28 entry fee, payable through Submittable.
4. Formatting Guidelines:
If the manuscript is narrative in nature (i.e. a memoir) then the length should be between 50,000 – 80,000 words, give or take within reason.
If the manuscript is experimental in nature (i.e. not straight prose, could be vignettes, poetry, or a mix), it should be at least 100 pages long.
Submissions must be in a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman) and size (12pt), double-spaced.
Include the title of your manuscript at the beginning.
5. Anonymity:
Please ensure that your submission does not contain any biographical information on the front. PLEASE NOTE: There is no need to be anonymous in your actual manuscript (it's nonfiction!). We just don't want it to be obvious for the initial selection process so we can be certain that our readers aren't swayed by the demographics of the author before they start reading.
6. Multiple Entries:
You may submit multiple entries to the competition, each requiring a separate entry fee.
7. Judging Process:Judges will assess entries based on originality, creativity, writing quality, and adherence to the genre.
The judging process is blind (as it can possibly be, since it's nonfiction), ensuring impartiality and fairness.
8. Notification Timeline:
Longlist: October 2026
Shortlist: December 2026
Winner: January 2027
9. Prizes:
The winner will receive a cash prize of $1000.
Publication of the winning manuscript will occur in 2028 by Vine Leaves Press.
Runners up will also be considered for publication.
10. Rights:
By submitting your work, you grant Vine Leaves Press the right to publish your manuscript in print and digital formats.
11. Questions:
For any inquiries regarding the competition or submission process, please contact us at:
info@vineleavespress.com
12. Legal Notice:
Vine Leaves Press reserves the right to amend any guidelines or dates related to the competition if necessary.
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