WOW! Women On Writing Q2 2020 Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest

Seeking creative nonfiction essays on any topic (200–1,000 words) and in any style, from personal essay and memoir to lyric essay and hybrid! The mission of this contest is to reward bravery in real-life storytelling and create an understanding of our world through thoughtful, engaging narratives. 

Electronic submissions via email only; reprints are okay; simultaneous submissions okay; multiple submissions are okay as long as they are submitted in their own individual email. Open internationally. 

Limit: 300 entries. Submissions close January 31, 2020.

Prizes (20 winners!):
1st place: $500, publication, interview, and gift card good for one item from CreateWriteNow's store
2nd place: $300, publication, interview, and gift card good for one item from CreateWriteNow's store
3rd place: $200, publication, interview, and gift card good for one item from CreateWriteNow's store
7 runners up receive $25 Amazon gift cards, publication, interview, and gift card good for one item from CreateWriteNow's store
10 honorable mentions receive a gift card good for one item from CreateWriteNow's store

$12 entry fee; critique option for an additional $13