Stories of Inspiration

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Nonfiction essays of inspiration wanted (between 500 to 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 Essays must be original, unpublished works in English. A successful entry will be awarded each quarter and included within Kinsman Quarterly's online journal and magazine. No entry fee required.

 

Those Eligible

  • individuals 18+ years old or 14+ years with parent consent

  • individuals of a BIPOC or underrepresented community (preferred)

  • individuals able to receive cash licensing awards through Paypal or Payoneer (non-negotiable).

  • Individuals able to license the unpublished work 

 

Submission Guidelines

  • Each essay should be an original, unpublished work by the submitting author, which does not infringe upon the copyrights of another individual or entity. 

  • Submissions are selected quarterly and can be received anytime before 11:59pm EST on December 31, 2024. 

  • Submissions should feature nonfiction essays of the resilience of the human spirit, especially related to cultures of marginalized communities.

  • Participants may submit more than one entry, but cannot be awarded more than once in the same year.

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IMPORTANT Genre and Formatting Guidelines

  • nonfiction essays only (500-1200)

  • All text entries must be in Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced. 

  • Text files should be submitted in .doc, .docx, or .pdf formats. (NOT .txt)

  • Do not attach images with the document file

  • Multipage submissions must include page numbers (not mandatory for title pages)

  • Be sure to remove all track changes from edited text. 

  • Entries that do not adhere to guidelines will not be considered. 

 

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