Word Pirates

Fourth Genre is currently seeking the best creative nonfiction essay/memoir for its Fourth Annual Editors’ Prize. Authors of previously unpublished manuscripts in English are encouraged to enter.

The First Prize winner will receive $1,000 and publication in an upcoming issue of Fourth Genre. The Runner-Up essay will be considered for publication.

“Published biannually by the Michigan State University Press, Fourth Genre is a literary journal that explores the boundaries of contemporary creative/literary nonfiction. We welcome personal essays—including nature, environmental, and travel essays—memoirs, personal critical essays, and literary journalism of up to 8000 words. Please query before submitting longer pieces.”

Submission Guidelines

• Reading Period: January 15 - February 15, 2007.
• Late submissions not accepted.
• Entry Fee: $15 for each submission (Fourth Genre sample copy included).
• Make checks payable to Michigan State University Press.
• 6,000 Word Maximum
• Double-spaced, bound with clip.
• Include SASE and cover letter with name, address, phone number, e-mail address, essay title, and approximate word count.
• Entry must be previously unpublished.