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Submitting your work

For the student creative non-fiction contest, submit work that demonstrates a strong narrative voice and thoughtful engagement with real-life experience. Avoid overly familiar themes unless you bring a fresh perspective. Follow the contest guidelines precisely: check word limits, deadline, and entry fee. Since this is a student category, include proof of enrollment if required. Proofread meticulously; EVENT's editors value clean, polished prose. Simultaneous submissions are often accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Reading recent issues will give you a sense of the magazine's range and help you calibrate your submission.

In fiction, we’re looking for compelling characters, plots that surprise us, narratives that move us, stories that have something new to say. In poetry, we love poems that are lyrical without being overwrought, and are profound without being pretentious. We look for honesty of emotion, and images that arrest us. In nonfiction, we’re looking for real-life experiences told as riveting narratives with distinct voices. We publish essays that feel artful and true.