VOICES OF MIXED HERITAGE
Submit essays, fiction, or poetry exploring themes of multicultural or third-culture identity, love, belonging, home life, and pain. We seek heartfelt reflections on living between worlds.
Win up to $500 in cash prizes and publication in Kinsman’s upcoming anthology.
Submit by February 28, 2026
No Entry Fee
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MEMOIR IN VERSE AWARD
Contest for Full-length Chapbooks
Submit your full-length poetry collection (50–150 pages) for the Memoir in Verse Award, celebrating one BIPOC or underrepresented poet with a thematic collection, capturing a personal journey or season of life. Selected poet receives publication and a $1,500 licensing award. Submit by March 31, 2026.
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$22 Entry Fee
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2025 Submissions for Full Manuscript
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midde grade YA books
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nonfiction memoirs & inspiration
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literary fiction​
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Entry fee $40
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INSPIRATION
Stories of
Submissions Open Throughout 2026
Nonfiction essays of inspiration wanted (between 500 - 1200 words). Submissions should highlight the struggle and resilience of the human spirit, especially related to cultures of marginalized communities. Essays must be original, unpublished works in English. Selected entries will be made each quarter and will be included in Kinsman Quarterly's digital magazine. Selected authors receive $100 cash and publication in our digital and print magazine. No entry fee required. Login for details and to submit.
Poetry and play monologues wanted from students 12 to 19 years old. Ongoing submissions. Prizes include publication and Amazon gift cards up to $50.
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