C&R Press $1,000 Creative Nonfiction Book Award 2025
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$1,000 grand prize and publication for a full-length manuscript of creative nonfiction or memoir including essay collections, hybrid memoirs, and other manuscripts that fit within the genres. No maximum page count. All manuscripts are considered for standard publication as well! Winner, finalists, and short list will be announced in December 2025. The selection will also receive a promotional campaign across social media and other ad networks valued at $2,000.
Submissions are read blind. We also observe the CLMP Contest Code of Ethics.
Submission Guidelines:
Include a short summary of the book as well as a longer synopsis (250 words max). Please include bio.
Formatting Guidelines: 12 point font, Garamond or similar style, Double Spaced.
***please remove all identifying marks from the submission***
September 15, 2025
Please see our previous years prize winners announcements below!