Southword Creative Non-Fiction Award

Deadline: 30 Jun 2025

We are looking for compelling writing, as memoir or as innovative essays or as an admixture of both. Simon Van Booy, Sandra Beasley, Thomas Lynch, Kim Addonizio & Yoko Tawada have all published creative non-fiction in Southword, why not join that illustrious company?

Word Limit: 4,000 words
Closing date: 30th June (midnight)
Entry fee: €20

Prizes:

1st Prize

€1,000
Publication in Southword

Up to 8 Runners-up

€400
Publication in Southword

Click here for submission details.