Flume Press operates at the intersection of poetry and prose, with a chapbook contest that foregrounds the manuscript as a cohesive artistic statement. The press seeks work that leverages the chapbook's inherent brevity to create a resonant, unified reading experience—what they describe as functioning like a concept album or curated collection. This year's contest is open to fiction, alongside poetry, creative nonfiction, and hybrid forms, reflecting a commitment to genre-fluid and innovative writing. The guest judge for this cycle is Emily Lee Luan, a writer whose own chapbook, *I Watch the Boughs*, was selected for a Poetry Society of America Chapbook Fellowship, and whose full-length collection, *回 /Return*, won the Nightboat Poetry Prize. Luan's accolades include a 2025 National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship, a Pushcart Prize, and inclusion in *The Best American Poetry 2021*. Her editorial perspective will likely favor manuscripts that demonstrate intentionality, surprise, and a willingness to push against conventional boundaries. While the press does not specify a cash prize or publication details in the provided guidelines, the contest offers writers an opportunity to have their work evaluated by a discerning judge and to join a lineage of chapbooks that prioritize artistic vision over market trends. The submission fee of $15 is standard for such contests, and the online submission process ensures accessibility for writers regardless of location.